Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
31246

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 100: 5 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030575

Common Names

  • Stevia herrerae
  • Herrera's Stevia
  • Herrera's Sweetleaf

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Description

Stevia herrerae (also called Herrera's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia herrerae has been used as a sweetener and a medicinal herb. It has been used to treat diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia herrerae is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem with small, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia herrerae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stevia herrerae

Stevia herrerae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Stevia herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia herrerae?

Stevia herrerae

What is the common name of Stevia herrerae?

Herrera's sweetleaf

Where is Stevia herrerae native to?

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,

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