Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 238 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023814
Common Names
- Sweetleaf
- Honeyleaf
- Sugarleaf
Synonyms
- Stevia pubigera Hieron. [unknown]
- Stevia pubigera pubigera [unknown]
- Stevia lorentzii Griseb. [unknown]
- Stevia pubigera pubigera [unknown]
- Stevia pubigera subglabrata Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Stevia breviaristata (also called short-awned stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia breviaristata is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute. It has been used to sweeten food and beverages for centuries in South America. It has also been used to treat digestive problems, diabetes, and hypertension.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia breviaristata is white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia breviaristata is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, sandy soils and is native to the Mediterranean region. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and lightly fertilized. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.
Where to Find Stevia breviaristata
Stevia breviaristata is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo.
Stevia breviaristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia breviaristata?
Stevia breviaristata
What is the common name of Stevia breviaristata?
Short-rayed Sweet Herb
What is the native range of Stevia breviaristata?
Southern Mexico to northern South America
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,