Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tephra
ID:
27361

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 35: 328 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026690



Common Names

  • Tephra Stevia
  • Stevia Tephra
  • Tephra Stevia


Searching for Stevia tephra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Stevia tephra (also called Tephra stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has white flowers and grows in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia tephra is used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used to reduce inflammation, regulate blood sugar levels, and treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia tephra has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few leaves.

Searching for Stevia tephra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia tephra is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stevia tephra

Stevia tephra is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas.

Stevia tephra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia tephra?

Stevia tephra

What is the common name of Stevia tephra?

Tephra stevia

What is the family of Stevia tephra?

Asteraceae

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