Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rebaudiana
ID:
4217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bertoni

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Parag. 1(5): 3 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003546



Common Names

  • Stevia rebaudiana
  • Rebaud's Stevia
  • Rebaud Stevia


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Description

Stevia rebaudiana (also called Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia rebaudiana is used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia rebaudiana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia rebaudiana is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Stevia rebaudiana

Stevia rebaudiana is native to South America and can be found in moist, well-drained soils.

Stevia rebaudiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia rebaudiana?

Stevia rebaudiana

What is the common name of Stevia rebaudiana?

Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf, or Sweet Honeyleaf

Where is Stevia rebaudiana native to?

Stevia rebaudiana is native to parts of South America, including Paraguay and Brazil.

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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