Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
11199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 739 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010528



Common Names

  • Balansae Stevia
  • Stevia Balansae
  • Balansae


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Description

Stevia balansae (also called Balansa's stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia balansae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia balansae is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Stevia balansae

Stevia balansae is native to South America.

Stevia balansae FAQ

What are the common names of Stevia balansae?

Common names of Stevia balansae include Balansa's stevia, Balansa's sweetleaf, and Balansa's sweetleaf stevia.

What is the scientific name of Stevia balansae?

The scientific name of Stevia balansae is Stevia balansae.

What is the natural habitat of Stevia balansae?

Stevia balansae is found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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,