Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orizabensis
ID:
7109

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 80: 10 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006438



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf


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Description

Stevia orizabensis (also called Orizaba Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with bright yellow flowers and can grow up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is often found in meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia orizabensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia orizabensis is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single white feathery plume. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia orizabensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stevia orizabensis

Stevia orizabensis is native to the Mexican state of Oaxaca and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.

Stevia orizabensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia orizabensis?

Stevia orizabensis

What is the common name of Stevia orizabensis?

Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia orizabensis?

Stevia orizabensis 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,

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