Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seleriana
ID:
87020

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 327 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086349



Common Names

  • Stevia seleriana
  • Seleriana Stevia
  • Stevia Seleriana


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Description

Stevia seleriana (also called Seler's Stevia, Seler's Daisy, and Seler's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a woody base and daisy-like flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia seleriana is used as a natural sweetener and has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia seleriana is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia seleriana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Stevia seleriana

Stevia seleriana is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Stevia seleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia seleriana?

Stevia seleriana

What is the common name of Stevia seleriana?

Seler's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia seleriana?

It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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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