Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melissifolia
ID:
90467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 291 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089796



Common Names

  • Stevia melissifolia
  • Honeyleaf Stevia
  • Honey-leaf Stevia


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Synonyms

  • Nothites latifolia Cass. [unknown]
  • Mikania melissifolia (Lam.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Nothites melissifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium melissifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Stevia dodecachaeta DC. [unknown]

Description

Stevia melissifolia (also called Honey-leaved Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia melissifolia is used as a natural sweetener and is known for its sweet taste. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia melissifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia melissifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some light frost. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Stevia melissifolia

Stevia melissifolia is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and agricultural fields.

Stevia melissifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia melissifolia?

Stevia melissifolia

What type of plant is Stevia melissifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Stevia melissifolia found?

Brazil

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