Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filodecaballoana
ID:
24148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soejima, Yahara & K.Watan.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 381 (-382; figs. 5, 14 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023477



Common Names

  • Stevia Filodecaballoana
  • Filodecaballoana Stevia
  • Stevia Plant


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Description

Stevia filodecaballoana (also called horse-tail stevia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia filodecaballoana is used as a natural sweetener in food and beverages. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat diabetes and other health conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia filodecaballoana is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia filodecaballoana is a perennial plant that is propagated through division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the root system in the spring or fall. The plant can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of 2-3 inches.

Where to Find Stevia filodecaballoana

Stevia filodecaballoana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Stevia filodecaballoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia filodecaballoana?

Stevia filodecaballoana

What is the common name of Stevia filodecaballoana?

Horsehair Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia filodecaballoana?

Dry grasslands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122682: Based on the initial data import
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.