Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandonii
ID:
24415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34(5): 535 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023744



Common Names

  • Stevia mandonii
  • Mandon's Stevia
  • Mandon's Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia mandonii (also called Mandon's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in rocky, dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia mandonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia mandonii is yellow with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia mandonii is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.

Where to Find Stevia mandonii

Stevia mandonii can be found in the southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Stevia mandonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia mandonii?

Stevia mandonii

What is the common name of Stevia mandonii?

Mandon's stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia mandonii?

Grassy meadows and disturbed sites

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,