Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
37935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grashoff) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 212. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037264

Common Names

  • Stevia Hintonii
  • Hintonii Stevia
  • Hinton's Stevia

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Synonyms

  • Metastevia hintonii Grashoff [unknown]

Description

Stevia hintonii (also called Hinton's Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia hintonii is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a sweetener in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia hintonii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. 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 hintonii is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown near the coast.

Where to Find Stevia hintonii

Stevia hintonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Stevia hintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia hintonii?

Stevia hintonii

What is the common name of Stevia hintonii?

Hinton's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia hintonii?

Dry, rocky hillsides 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-136037: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.