Stevia anderssonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anderssonii
ID:
52387
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 83: 322 (-323) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051716
Common Names
- Stevia
- Anderssonii
- Stevia anderssonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia anderssonii (also called Andersson's stevia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has white-green flowers and grows in wet mountain forests. It is found in the mountains of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia anderssonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia anderssonii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stevia anderssonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Stevia anderssonii
Stevia anderssonii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in high altitude meadows and grasslands, and is most common in Peru and Bolivia.
Stevia anderssonii FAQ
What type of plant is Stevia anderssonii?
Stevia anderssonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Stevia anderssonii found?
Stevia anderssonii is found in Mexico and Central America.
What are the characteristics of Stevia anderssonii?
Stevia anderssonii is an annual herb with white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-150270: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.