Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 82, fig. 1 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038055
Common Names
- Caltepec Stevia
- Caltepec Sweetleaf
- Caltepec Sweet Herb
Description
Stevia caltepecana (also called Mexican stevia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry grassland and rocky hillsides. It is a small shrub with white or purple flowers and dark green, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia caltepecana is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including diabetes, hypertension, and digestive issues. It also has sweet leaves that can be used as a sugar substitute.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia caltepecana has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green with thin stems and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia caltepecana is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stevia caltepecana
Stevia caltepecana can be found in Mexico.
Stevia caltepecana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia caltepecana?
Stevia caltepecana
What is the growth rate of Stevia caltepecana?
Stevia caltepecana has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the hardiness zone of Stevia caltepecana?
Stevia caltepecana is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
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,