Stevia rebaudiana
Azucaca, Candyleaf
Other regional names: Sweet Leaf Of Paraguay
- Sweet Leaf Of Paraguay
Also known as: Eupatorium rebaudianum Bertoni +1 more
- Eupatorium rebaudianum Bertoni
- Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Hemsl.
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Stevia rebaudiana (commonly known as Azucaca or Candyleaf) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It originates in South America. It is part of the broad Stevia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh