Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
30337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 16: 372 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029666



Common Names

  • Stevia verticillata
  • Verticillata Stevia
  • Verticillate Stevia


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Description

Stevia verticillata (also called Whorled Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern United States, and is found in moist forests, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small, white, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia verticillata is used in herbal teas and as a sweetener in many foods and beverages. It is also used as a natural remedy for diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia verticillata has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia verticillata is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Stevia verticillata

Stevia verticillata is native to the southwestern United States, primarily in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Stevia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia verticillata?

Stevia verticillata

What is the common name of Stevia verticillata?

Whorled Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia verticillata?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open areas

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,