Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fiebrigii
ID:
5224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(3): 365 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004553



Common Names

  • Stevia Fiebrigii
  • Fiebrig's Stevia
  • Fiebrig's Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia fiebrigii fiebrigii [unknown]

Description

Stevia fiebrigii (also called 'Fiebrig's Stevia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a shallow root system and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia fiebrigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal herb. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and blood sugar regulation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stevia fiebrigii var. vattuonei (Hicken) Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia fiebrigii has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia fiebrigii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Stevia fiebrigii

Stevia fiebrigii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Stevia fiebrigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia fiebrigii?

Stevia fiebrigii

What is the common name of Stevia fiebrigii?

Fiebrig's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia fiebrigii?

Stevia fiebrigii is native to South America.

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,