Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vernicosa
ID:
18111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 40: 33 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017440



Common Names

  • Vernicosa
  • Vernicosa Stevia
  • Vernicosa Stevias


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Description

Stevia vernicosa (also called Mexican stevia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia vernicosa is used as a sweetener and sugar substitute, and has been used to treat diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia vernicosa has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia vernicosa is an annual herb that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Stevia vernicosa

Stevia vernicosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Stevia vernicosa FAQ

What is Stevia vernicosa?

Stevia vernicosa is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Stevia vernicosa found?

Stevia vernicosa is found in South America.

What is the scientific classification of Stevia vernicosa?

Stevia vernicosa is classified as a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.

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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