Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecatepecana
ID:
136330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soejima, Yahara & K.Watan.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 380 (-381; figs. 4, 14 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135659



Common Names

  • Stevia ecatepecana
  • Ecatepec Stevia
  • Ecatepec Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia ecatepecana (also called Ecatepec stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia ecatepecana is used as a natural sweetener and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia ecatepecana is white and has a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia ecatepecana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Stevia ecatepecana

Stevia ecatepecana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Stevia ecatepecana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia ecatepecana?

Stevia ecatepecana

What is the common name of Stevia ecatepecana?

Mexican stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia ecatepecana?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Mexico

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

Akiko Soejima (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejima' in the authors string.
Tetsukazu Yahara (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yahara' in the authors string.
Kuniaki Watanabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Watan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321901-2: Based on the initial data import