Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iltisiana
ID:
117128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grashoff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 354 [-357], fig. 5 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116457



Common Names

  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf
  • Sugar Leaf


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Description

Stevia iltisiana (also called Iltis' Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in sandy soils and open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia iltisiana is used as a sweetener in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and high blood pressure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia iltisiana is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia iltisiana is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Stevia iltisiana

Stevia iltisiana is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Texas and New Mexico.

Stevia iltisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia iltisiana?

Stevia iltisiana

What is the common name of Stevia iltisiana?

Iltis' Sweetleaf

What is the natural habitat of Stevia iltisiana?

It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the southwestern United States and northern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7786: Based on the initial data import
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.