Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lechleri
ID:
66158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 727 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065487



Common Names

  • Stevia lechleri
  • Lechler's Stevia
  • Lechler's Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia lechleri (also called 'Lechler's Stevia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has bright green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia lechleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia lechleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia lechleri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a year. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Stevia lechleri

Stevia lechleri is a species of flowering plant found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Stevia lechleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia lechleri?

Stevia lechleri

What is the common name of Stevia lechleri?

Lechler's stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia lechleri?

Stevia lechleri is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides

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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