Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calzadana
ID:
121340

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 5, fig (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120669



Common Names

  • Stevia Calzadana
  • Calzadana Stevia
  • Calzadana's Stevia


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Description

Stevia calzadana (also called Calzada's Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia calzadana is an herb that is used as a sweetener in food and drinks. It is also used medicinally to treat diabetes and other conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia calzadana is white and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia calzadana is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Stevia calzadana

Stevia calzadana can be found in Central and South America.

Stevia calzadana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia calzadana?

Stevia calzadana

What is the common name of Stevia calzadana?

Calzadana's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia calzadana?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-81918: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.