Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veronicae
ID:
72581

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 123 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071910



Common Names

  • Veronica Stevia
  • Veronica's Stevia
  • Veronica's Sweetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia ferruginea Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Stevia veronicae (also called Veronica's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a white center.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia veronicae is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as a sweetener in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia veronicae has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia veronicae is a perennial herb native to South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stevia veronicae

Stevia veronicae can be found in South America, particularly in the Andean region.

Stevia veronicae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia veronicae?

Stevia veronicae

What is the common name of Stevia veronicae?

Veronica Stevia

What type of plant is Stevia veronicae?

Herbaceous perennial

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,