Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wageneri
ID:
90483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 562 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089812



Common Names

  • Wagener's Stevia
  • Stevia Wageneri
  • Wagener's Sweet Herb


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Description

Stevia wageneri (also called Wagener's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous shrub native to the highlands of Guatemala and Mexico. It has small, white flowers and thin, green leaves. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia wageneri is used as a natural sweetener and is known for its sweet taste. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia wageneri has small, white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia wageneri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Stevia wageneri

Stevia wageneri is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and agricultural fields.

Stevia wageneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia wageneri?

Stevia wageneri

What type of plant is Stevia wageneri?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Stevia wageneri found?

Brazil

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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