Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ammotropha
ID:
116113

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 90: 7, 87 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115442



Common Names

  • Megalastrum lunense
  • Lunense Megalastrum
  • Lunense Fern


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Description

Stevia ammotropha (also called Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Southwestern United States. It has white flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia ammotropha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a natural sweetener in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia ammotropha is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia ammotropha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Stevia ammotropha

Stevia ammotropha is native to South America, and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates.

Stevia ammotropha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia ammotropha?

Stevia ammotropha

What is the common name of Stevia ammotropha?

Ammotrophic Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia ammotropha?

Stevia ammotropha is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

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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