Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
53278

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 16 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052607



Common Names

  • Weberbaueri Stevia
  • Weberbauer Stevia
  • Weberbauer's Stevia


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Description

Stevia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flower heads. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia weberbaueri has white flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia weberbaueri is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, and will tolerate some drought. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stevia weberbaueri

Stevia weberbaueri is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, well-drained soils in areas with full sun.

Stevia weberbaueri FAQ

What are the common names of Stevia weberbaueri?

Stevia weberbaueri is commonly known as Weberbauer's Stevia.

What is the natural habitat of Stevia weberbaueri?

Stevia weberbaueri is native to dry, rocky areas in the Andes Mountains of South America.

What is the preferred soil type for Stevia weberbaueri?

Stevia weberbaueri prefers sandy, well-drained soil.

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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