Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(3): 361 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092567
Common Names
- Stevia bermejensis
- Bermejos Stevia
- Bermejos Sweetleaf
Description
Stevia bermejensis (also called 'Bermejo Stevia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small white flower heads with white petals and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia bermejensis is used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia bermejensis is small and white with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia bermejensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot and covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of 5 cm.
Where to Find Stevia bermejensis
Stevia bermejensis is found in the mountains of Mexico.
Stevia bermejensis FAQ
What are the common names of Stevia bermejensis?
Common names of Stevia bermejensis include Mexican stevia and Mexican sweetleaf.
What is the growth habit of Stevia bermejensis?
Stevia bermejensis is a perennial herb with an erect growth habit.
What are the uses of Stevia bermejensis?
Stevia bermejensis is used as a sweetener and in traditional medicine.
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,