Stevia lemmoni - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lemmoni
ID:
51319
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 204. 1882
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050648
Common Names
- Stevia lemmoni
- Stevia
- Lemmoni
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia lemmoni (also called Lemmon's Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, roadsides, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia lemmoni is used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a sweetener and sugar substitute.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia lemmoni is white, with a single white petal and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a single, white flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stevia lemmoni is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Stevia lemmoni
Stevia lemmoni is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan Desert regions.
Stevia lemmoni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia lemmoni?
Stevia lemmoni
What is the natural habitat of Stevia lemmoni?
It is native to the southwestern United States.
What are the characteristics of Stevia lemmoni?
It is an herbaceous perennial with small, oval leaves and white flowers.
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251419-1: Based on the initial data import