Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(2): 204 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061395
Common Names
- Riedel's Stevia
- Riedel's Sweetleaf
- Riedel's Honeyleaf
Description
Stevia riedelii (also called Stevia riedelii, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are alternate, lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia riedelii is used as a natural sweetener in food and beverages. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stevia riedelii has white flowers that are star-shaped and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a white taproot and two cotyledons that are green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia riedelii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Stevia riedelii
Stevia riedelii is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Stevia riedelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia riedelii?
Stevia riedelii
What is the common name of Stevia riedelii?
Riedel's stevia
What is the natural habitat of Stevia riedelii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,