Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dictyophylla
ID:
27376

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 617 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026705

Common Names

  • Dictyophylla Stevia
  • Stevia Dictyophylla
  • Dictyophylla Stevia

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Description

Stevia dictyophylla (also called mountain stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of California and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia dictyophylla is used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used to reduce inflammation, regulate blood sugar levels, and treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia dictyophylla has white flowers with a yellow center of disc florets and a single row of white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong-shaped with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia dictyophylla is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stevia dictyophylla

Stevia dictyophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.

Stevia dictyophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia dictyophylla?

Stevia dictyophylla

What is the common name of Stevia dictyophylla?

Pineappleleaf Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia dictyophylla?

Stevia dictyophylla is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open meadows and grasslands.

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,

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