Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calderillensis
ID:
126492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(3): 356 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125821



Common Names

  • Calderillensis
  • Sweet Herb
  • Stevia


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Description

Stevia calderillensis (also called Stevia, Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia calderillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia calderillensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia calderillensis is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Stevia calderillensis

Stevia calderillensis can be found in Central and South America, primarily in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Stevia calderillensis FAQ

What are the common names of Stevia calderillensis?

Stevia calderillensis is commonly known as Calderilla Stevia.

What are the characteristics of Stevia calderillensis?

Stevia calderillensis is an annual herb with a branched stem and alternate leaves. The flowers are small and white in color. The fruits are achenes with a white pappus.

What is the habitat of Stevia calderillensis?

Stevia calderillensis is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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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