Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 90: 88 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068457
Common Names
- Stevia Selloi
- Selloi Stevia
- Selloi Mexican Stevia
Description
Stevia selloi (also called Selloi stevia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It is native to South America and grows in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia selloi is used as a sweetener in food and beverages. It is also used medicinally to treat diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia selloi is a white-yellow color, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia selloi is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, but is also drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds.
Where to Find Stevia selloi
Stevia selloi is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is commonly found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guerrero.
Stevia selloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia selloi?
Stevia selloi
What is the natural habitat of Stevia selloi?
It is native to Brazil.
What is the average height of Stevia selloi?
It is typically around 0.5 meters tall.
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,