Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grashoff) Soejima, Yahara & K.Watan.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 394 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124138
Common Names
- Sweetleaf
- Sugarleaf
- Honeyleaf
Synonyms
- Stevia aschenborniana occidentalis Grashoff [deprecated]
Description
Stevia occidentalis (also called 'Western Stevia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and a woody stem. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia occidentalis is used as a culinary herb, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia occidentalis is a white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia occidentalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of dry soils and drought once established.
Where to Find Stevia occidentalis
Stevia occidentalis is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Stevia occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia occidentalis?
Stevia occidentalis
What is the family of Stevia occidentalis?
Asteraceae
Where is Stevia occidentalis found?
Mexico
What is the habitat of Stevia occidentalis?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes
What is the common name of Stevia occidentalis?
Western Sweetleaf
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
Kuniaki Watanabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Watan.' in the authors string.