Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yaconensis
ID:
63558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 724 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062887



Common Names

  • Yacon Stevia
  • Yacon Sweetleaf
  • Yacon Sugarleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia yaconensis yaconensis [unknown]

Description

Stevia yaconensis (also called yacon stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia yaconensis is used as a natural sweetener in food and beverages and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stevia yaconensis var. aristifera B.L.Rob.
Stevia yaconensis var. saltensis B.L.Rob.
Stevia yaconensis var. subeglandulosa Hieron.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia yaconensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia yaconensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Stevia yaconensis

Stevia yaconensis is native to South America and can be found in parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Stevia yaconensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia yaconensis?

Stevia yaconensis

What type of plant is Stevia yaconensis?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Stevia yaconensis?

It is native to South America

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,

References