Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
67312

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 80: 9 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066641



Common Names

  • Stevia nelsonii
  • Nelson's Stevia
  • Nelson's Sweetleaf


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Description

Stevia nelsonii (also called Nelson's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia nelsonii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia nelsonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in the spring or fall in a potting mix. It can also be propagated by dividing the rootball in the spring or fall and replanting the divisions in separate containers.

Where to Find Stevia nelsonii

Stevia nelsonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Stevia nelsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia nelsonii?

Stevia nelsonii

What is the common name of Stevia nelsonii?

Nelson's Stevia

Where is Stevia nelsonii native to?

North 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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