Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grisebachiana
ID:
39810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 716 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039139

Common Names

  • Stevia grisebachiana
  • Grisebach's Stevia
  • Grisebach's Sweetleaf

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Description

Stevia grisebachiana (also called Grisebach's stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia grisebachiana is used as a natural sweetener and to treat digestive issues, skin infections, and wounds. It is also used to treat headaches, fever, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stevia grisebachiana is a yellow-green color and has a star-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia grisebachiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Stevia grisebachiana

Stevia grisebachiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.

Stevia grisebachiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia grisebachiana?

Stevia grisebachiana

What are the common names of Stevia grisebachiana?

Grisebach's Stevia

Where is Stevia grisebachiana native to?

Central America

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,