Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monardaefolia
ID:
54346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(15): 115 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053675



Common Names

  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf
  • Monarda


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Description

Stevia monardaefolia (also called Wild Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to South America, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia monardaefolia is used as a natural sweetener and is known for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, diabetes, and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia monardaefolia is a small white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia monardaefolia is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out and transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Stevia monardaefolia

Stevia monardaefolia is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Stevia monardaefolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia monardaefolia?

Stevia monardaefolia

What are the common names of Stevia monardaefolia?

Monarda stevia, Monarda's stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia monardaefolia?

Grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats

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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