Status:
valid
Authors:
Grashoff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 381, fig. 19 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036257
Common Names
- Velutinella Stevia
- Velutinella Stevia
- Velutinella Stevia
Description
Stevia velutinella (also called velvet stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia velutinella has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia velutinella has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia velutinella is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist, well-draining soil and keep the tray in a warm, sunny spot. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly.
Where to Find Stevia velutinella
Stevia velutinella is native to the southern parts of South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Stevia velutinella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia velutinella?
Stevia velutinella
What is the common name of Stevia velutinella?
Velvet Stevia
What is the natural habitat of Stevia velutinella?
Dry, rocky slopes and meadows
Species in the Stevia genus
Stevia melancholica,
Stevia perfoliata,
Stevia commixta,
Stevia pyrolifolia,
Stevia elatior,
Stevia monardifolia,
Stevia ephemera,
Stevia rebaudiana,
Stevia porphyrea,
Stevia pallida,
Stevia fiebrigii,
Stevia anadenotricha,
Stevia cuzcoensis,
Stevia eupatoria,
Stevia hoppii,
Stevia subpubescens,
Stevia jaliscensis,
Stevia orizabensis,
Stevia leucosticta,
Stevia hirsuta,
Stevia jujuyensis,
Stevia chacoensis,
Stevia fruticosa,
Stevia glandulosa,
Stevia philippiana,
Stevia setifera,
Stevia purdiei,
Stevia balansae,
Stevia coahuilensis,
Stevia dianthoidea,
Stevia ovalis,
Stevia totorensis,
Stevia amblyolepis,
Stevia aschenborniana,
Stevia crassicephala,
Stevia gilliesii,
Stevia macvaughii,
Stevia crenata,
Stevia latifolia,
Stevia chilapensis,
Stevia micradenia,
Stevia strotheriana,
Stevia yalae,
Stevia lucida,
Stevia vernicosa,
Stevia multiaristata,
Stevia lilloi,
Stevia trifida,
Stevia suaveolens,
Stevia plummerae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,