Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ephemera
ID:
3745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grashoff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 351, fig. 3 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003074



Common Names

  • Stevia ephemera
  • Ephemera Stevia
  • Stevia


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Description

Stevia ephemera (also called annual stevia, sweetleaf, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 30-60 cm and has white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and grows in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia ephemera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia ephemera is a white to pale yellow corolla with 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia ephemera is an annual herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stevia ephemera

Stevia ephemera is native to South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina.

Stevia ephemera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia ephemera?

Stevia ephemera

What is the natural habitat of Stevia ephemera?

Stevia ephemera is native to South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Stevia ephemera?

Stevia ephemera has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues.

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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