Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
115050

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 127 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114379



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Hinton's Stevia
  • Hintoniorum Stevia


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Description

Stevia hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 30 cm. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia hintoniorum is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, diabetes, and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stevia hintoniorum are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia hintoniorum is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the mountains of Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of about 30 cm (12 in). It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white, daisy-like flowers. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Stevia hintoniorum

Stevia hintoniorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Stevia hintoniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia hintoniorum?

Stevia hintoniorum

What is the common name of Stevia hintoniorum?

Hinton's stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia hintoniorum?

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-75877: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.