Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
30982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soejima & Yahara

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 379 (-380; figs. 3, 14 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030311

Common Names

  • Stevia crassifolia
  • Stevia
  • Crassifolia

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Description

Stevia crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and thick, oval leaves. It is found in open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia crassifolia is used as a sweetener and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia crassifolia is white and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia crassifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in early spring and late summer.

Where to Find Stevia crassifolia

Stevia crassifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Stevia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia crassifolia?

Stevia crassifolia

What is the common name of Stevia crassifolia?

Thick-Leaved Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia crassifolia?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129303: Based on the initial data import
Akiko Soejima (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejima' in the authors string.
Tetsukazu Yahara (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yahara' in the authors string.