Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinii
ID:
44990

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 286, fig. 1 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044319



Common Names

  • Martin's Stevia
  • Martin Stevia
  • Martin's Stevia Daisy


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Description

Stevia martinii (also called Martin's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, grey-green leaves. It grows in sandy, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia martinii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine and as a sweetener.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia martinii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia martinii is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Stevia martinii

Stevia martinii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Stevia martinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia martinii?

Stevia martinii

What is the common name of Stevia martinii?

Martin's stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia martinii?

Dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142869: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.