Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
36282

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 3 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035611



Common Names

  • Andean Sweet Herb
  • Andean Stevia
  • Andean Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia andina (also called Andean Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia andina is used as a natural sweetener and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia andina is white, with a single head of ray florets. The seed of Stevia andina is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings of Stevia andina are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia andina is a perennial plant that is propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to plant in spring or fall, and it can be divided in early spring. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in early spring.

Where to Find Stevia andina

Stevia andina is native to South America and can be found in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Stevia andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia andina?

Stevia andina

What is the common name of Stevia andina?

Andean Sweetleaf

What is the family of Stevia andina?

Asteraceae

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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