Stevia viscida
Viscid Candyleaf
Also known as: Ageratum purpureum Moc. & Sessé ex DC., 1836 +8 more
- Ageratum purpureum Moc. & Sessé ex DC., 1836
- Ageratum purpureum Sessé & Moc.
- Stevia amabilis Lemmon ex A.Gray
- Stevia laxiflora DC.
- Stevia leuconeura DC.
- Stevia longiseta Moc. ex DC.
- Stevia lozanoi B.L.Rob.
- Stevia villosa Moc. ex DC.
- Stevia viscosa Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Stevia viscida (commonly known as Viscid Candyleaf) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Stevia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Texas