Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villaregalis
ID:
39048

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 407, fig. 21 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038377



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Villaregalis
  • Mexican Honey Plant


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Description

Stevia villaregalis (also called Villaregal's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia villaregalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia villaregalis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia villaregalis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Cuttings can also be taken from the plant in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Stevia villaregalis

Stevia villaregalis is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, open habitats. It is most commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Stevia villaregalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia villaregalis?

Stevia villaregalis

What is the common name of Stevia villaregalis?

Villaregal's Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia villaregalis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-137105: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.