Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
menthifolia
ID:
117602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 282 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116931



Common Names

  • Mint-leaved Stevia
  • Mintleaf Stevia
  • Mint-leaved Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia crenata Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Stevia menthifolia (also called Menthifolia Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia menthifolia has been used for centuries as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia menthifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia menthifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Stevia menthifolia

Stevia menthifolia can be found in South America, mainly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Stevia menthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia menthifolia?

Stevia menthifolia

What is the common name of Stevia menthifolia?

Mintleaf stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia menthifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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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