Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achalensis
ID:
132629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 712 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131958



Common Names

  • Achalensis Stevia
  • Stevia Achalensis
  • Achalensis Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia achalensis (also called 'Achala Sweetleaf', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia achalensis is used as a sweetener in food and beverages, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia achalensis is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia achalensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a seedbed.

Where to Find Stevia achalensis

Stevia achalensis can be found in South America, primarily in Peru and Bolivia.

Stevia achalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia achalensis?

Stevia achalensis

What is the family of Stevia achalensis?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Stevia achalensis?

Paraguay

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,

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