Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
17317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lag.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 28 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016646



Common Names

  • Stevia lucida
  • Shiny Stevia
  • Shiny Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia lucida (also called Shining Stevia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia lucida is used as an herbal remedy for various ailments and as a sweetener in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia lucida is an annual herb that is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 10 cm (4 in) apart.

Where to Find Stevia lucida

Stevia lucida is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and stream banks.

Stevia lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia lucida?

Stevia lucida

What is the natural habitat of Stevia lucida?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

What is the blooming season of Stevia lucida?

Late summer to early fall

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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