Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aschenborniana
ID:
13095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 269 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012424



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Aschenborn's Stevia
  • Aschenborn's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Stevia podocephala S.Schauer [unknown]
  • Stevia diffusa Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Stevia aschenborniana (also called Aschenborn's Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flower heads with white bracts and small, hairy leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia aschenborniana is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a sweetener in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia aschenborniana is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia aschenborniana is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid overwatering.

Where to Find Stevia aschenborniana

Stevia aschenborniana can be found in South America.

Stevia aschenborniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia aschenborniana?

Stevia aschenborniana

What is the family of Stevia aschenborniana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Stevia aschenborniana?

Aschenborn's Stevia

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,