Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villaricensis
ID:
79428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) Cabrera & Vittet

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 8: 197 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078757



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf


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Synonyms

  • Stevia aristata villaricensis B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Stevia villaricensis (also called Villarica Stevia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It grows in moist soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It has a short stem and lance-shaped leaves that are toothed along the edges. Its small white flowers are clustered together in flat-topped inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia villaricensis is used as a sweetener and as a traditional medicine for treating diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia villaricensis is small, white, and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia villaricensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Costa Rica. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Stevia villaricensis

Stevia villaricensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

Stevia villaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia villaricensis?

Stevia villaricensis

What is the common name of Stevia villaricensis?

Villarica Stevia

What is the natural habitat of Stevia villaricensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands in the Chubut Province, Argentina

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-35349: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Nelly Vittet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vittet' in the authors string.