Status:
valid
Authors:
Soejima & Yahara
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 378 (figs. 1, 14-1, 15 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014881
Common Names
- Stevia
- Sweet Herb
- Chilean Sweetleaf
Description
Stevia chilapensis (also called Yerba dulce, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia chilapensis has been used as a natural sweetener for centuries. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stevia chilapensis are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia chilapensis is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Stevia chilapensis
Stevia chilapensis is native to Chile. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.
Stevia chilapensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia chilapensis?
Stevia chilapensis
What is the common name of Stevia chilapensis?
Chilean sweetleaf
What is the natural habitat of Stevia chilapensis?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,