Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centinelae
ID:
127298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 15: 319 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126627



Common Names

  • Stevia centinelae
  • Centinela Stevia
  • Centinela


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Description

Stevia centinelae (also called Sentinel Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia centinelae is used as a natural sweetener and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia centinelae is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia centinelae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Stevia centinelae

Stevia centinelae is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Stevia centinelae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia centinelae?

Stevia centinelae

What is the common name of Stevia centinelae?

Centinela Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia centinelae?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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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