Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
115474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 33 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114803



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweetleaf
  • Honeyleaf


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Description

Stevia serrata (also called sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is found in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia serrata is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a diameter of 0.5-1 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia serrata is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and should be watered sparingly. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Stevia serrata

Stevia serrata is native to South America. It is found in dry, sandy soils in deserts and other arid regions.

Stevia serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia serrata?

Stevia serrata

What is the family of Stevia serrata?

Asteraceae

Where is Stevia serrata found?

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,

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