Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
125987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 562 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125316



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf


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Description

Stevia lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia lehmannii is white and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia lehmannii is an herbaceous perennial that is native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia lehmannii

Stevia lehmannii is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Stevia lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia lehmannii?

Stevia lehmannii

What is the common name of Stevia lehmannii?

Lehmann's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia lehmannii?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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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