Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serboana
ID:
1317299

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 95(3): 229, fig. 2, map 2 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329753





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Description

Stevia serboana (also called the Serboana Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, usually in open, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia serboana is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute in food and beverages. It is also used as an herbal remedy for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Stevia serboana has a small, white flower with a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia serboana is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Stevia serboana

Stevia serboana is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Stevia serboana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia serboana?

Stevia serboana

What is the common name of Stevia serboana?

Serbo's Stevia

Where is Stevia serboana found?

It is found in Mexico

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

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.