Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilloi
ID:
19732

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 90: 14, 64 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019061



Common Names

  • Stevia lilloi
  • Lillo's Stevia
  • Lillo's Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia lilloi (also called Lillo's Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia lilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia lilloi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia lilloi is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Stevia lilloi

Stevia lilloi is native to Argentina and can be found in the northern and central parts of the country.

Stevia lilloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia lilloi?

Stevia lilloi

What type of plant is Stevia lilloi?

A flowering plant

Where is Stevia lilloi native to?

The Caucasus region

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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