Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 128 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122164
Common Names
- Prather's Stevia
- Prather's Sweetleaf
- Prather's Sweet Herb
Description
Stevia pratheri (also called Prather's stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southern United States, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia pratheri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and as an ingredient in natural medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia pratheri is a small, white, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia pratheri is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish.
Where to Find Stevia pratheri
Stevia pratheri can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States, from California to Wyoming.
Stevia pratheri FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Stevia pratheri?
Stevia pratheri prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils.
How often should Stevia pratheri be watered?
Stevia pratheri should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to dry out completely.
What pests or diseases affect Stevia pratheri?
Stevia pratheri is generally resistant to pests and diseases, but can be affected by powdery mildew, rust, and aphids.
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,