Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuzcoensis
ID:
5549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(3): 363 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004878

Common Names

  • Cuzco Stevia
  • Cuzco Sweetleaf
  • Cuzco Honeywort

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Description

Stevia cuzcoensis (also called sweetleaf, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has white ray and disc flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate. It is native to South America, and can be found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia cuzcoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a sweetener. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia cuzcoensis is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have two small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia cuzcoensis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia cuzcoensis

Stevia cuzcoensis is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Stevia cuzcoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia cuzcoensis?

Stevia cuzcoensis

What is the natural habitat of Stevia cuzcoensis?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

What is the flowering season of Stevia cuzcoensis?

Summer

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,