Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
51031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soejima, Yahara & K.Watan.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 383 (-384; figs. 7, 14 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050360



Common Names

  • Stevia mexicana
  • Estevia
  • Estevia de prado


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Description

Stevia mexicana (also called Mexican Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia mexicana is a popular sweetener, used as a sugar substitute in many food and beverage products. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia mexicana has small, white flowers that are arranged in an umbel-like cluster. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings have opposite, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia mexicana is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Stevia mexicana

Stevia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Stevia mexicana FAQ

What is the common name of Stevia mexicana?

Mexican stevia

What is the scientific name of Mexican stevia?

Stevia mexicana

What is the natural habitat of Mexican stevia?

Mexican stevia is native to Mexico and Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-148894: Based on the initial data import
Akiko Soejima (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soejima' in the authors string.
Tetsukazu Yahara (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yahara' in the authors string.
Kuniaki Watanabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Watan.' in the authors string.