Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plummerae
ID:
21672

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 204. 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021001



Common Names

  • Stevia plummerae
  • Plummerae Stevia
  • Plummerae


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Synonyms

  • Stevia madrensis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Stevia plummerae plummerae [unknown]
  • Stevia plummerae alba A.Gray [unknown]
  • Stevia plummerae durangensis B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Stevia plummerae (also called Plummer's Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia plummerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia plummerae is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia plummerae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia plummerae

Stevia plummerae is found in the mountains of central and southern Mexico.

Stevia plummerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia plummerae?

Stevia plummerae

What is the common name of Stevia plummerae?

Plummer's Stevia

Where is Stevia plummerae found?

Stevia plummerae is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12031: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.