Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaccinioides
ID:
34202

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Blumea v. 646 (1945).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033531



Common Names

  • Vaccinioides Stevia
  • Vaccinioides Sweetleaf
  • Vaccinioides Sweet Herb


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Description

Stevia vaccinioides (also called 'Mountain Sweet', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to a height of 1–2 m. It is native to the Andes and is found in rocky areas, grasslands and scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia vaccinioides is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia vaccinioides is yellow and daisy-like with many petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia vaccinioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as 20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Stevia vaccinioides

Stevia vaccinioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry, deciduous forests of the country.

Stevia vaccinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia vaccinioides?

Stevia vaccinioides

What is the common name of Stevia vaccinioides?

Heathland Stevia

What type of plant is Stevia vaccinioides?

Perennial herb

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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