Candyleaf
Stevia rebaudiana
Also known as Sugarleaf, Stevia
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Flowering
- August-December
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Stevia rebaudiana
- Genus
- Stevia
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
- Margin
- Variable
Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Tamil
- சீனித்துளசி
- Kannada
- ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಗಿಡ, ಸ್ಟೀವಿಯ
- Malayalam
- പഞ്ചാരക്കൊല്ലി
About Candyleaf
Candyleaf (Stevia rebaudiana) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Tropical America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Candyleaf belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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