Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karwinskyana
ID:
44827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. 2: 641 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044156



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Karwinsky's Stevia
  • Karwinsky's Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia lanceolata Walp. [unknown]

Description

Stevia karwinskyana (also called Karwinsky's Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in dry grasslands, deserts, and other dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia karwinskyana is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia karwinskyana has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia karwinskyana is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer and early autumn. Stems should be cut just below a node and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stevia karwinskyana

Stevia karwinskyana is native to Mexico.

Stevia karwinskyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia karwinskyana?

Stevia karwinskyana

What is the common name of Stevia karwinskyana?

Karwinsky's Sweetleaf

What is the family of Stevia karwinskyana?

Asteraceae

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,