Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscida
ID:
136233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4: 110 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135562

Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf

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Synonyms

  • Ageratum purpureum Sessé & Moc. [deprecated]
  • Stevia longiseta Moc. [unknown]
  • Stevia purpurea Lag. [illegitimate]
  • Stevia longiseta Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia amabilis Lemmon ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Carelia purpurea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stevia lozanoi B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Stevia hyssopifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Stevia viscosa hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Stevia laxiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Ageratum purpureum Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia viscosa Steud. [unknown]
  • Stevia leuconeura DC. [unknown]
  • Stevia villosa Moc. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Stevia viscida (also called sticky stevia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia viscida is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia viscida is a white or pinkish-white daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia viscida is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Stevia viscida

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

Stevia viscida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia viscida?

Stevia viscida

What is the common name of Stevia viscida?

Viscid stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia viscida?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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