Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundiana
ID:
118153

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 122 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117482



Common Names

  • Lundiana Stevia
  • Stevia
  • Lundiana


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Description

Stevia lundiana (also called Lund's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia lundiana is used as a natural sweetener and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia lundiana is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia lundiana is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in late spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Stevia lundiana

Stevia lundiana is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides.

Stevia lundiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia lundiana?

Stevia lundiana

What is the common name of Stevia lundiana?

Lund's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia lundiana?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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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