Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ophiomaches
ID:
136492

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 10 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135821



Common Names

  • Honey Leaf
  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Plant


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Description

Stevia ophiomaches (also called Ophiomaches stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia ophiomaches is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a sweetener. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia ophiomaches has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia ophiomaches is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Stevia ophiomaches

Stevia ophiomaches can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.

Stevia ophiomaches FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia ophiomaches?

Stevia ophiomaches

What is the common name of Stevia ophiomaches?

Ophiomaches Stevia

What type of plant is Stevia ophiomaches?

Perennial herb

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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