Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
107799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grashoff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 370[-373], fig. 14 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000107128



Common Names

  • Stevia Reticulata
  • Reticulata Stevia
  • Netted Stevia


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Description

Stevia reticulata (also called 'Honey Leaf', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub with small, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia reticulata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia reticulata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Stevia reticulata

Stevia reticulata can be found in dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Stevia reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia reticulata?

Stevia reticulata

What is the common name of Stevia reticulata?

Tropical sweetleaf

Where is Stevia reticulata native to?

Central and South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6543: Based on the initial data import
Jerold L. Grashoff (1945-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grashoff' in the authors string.