Status:
valid
Authors:
Grashoff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 26: 365 [-367], fig. 9 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013240
Common Names
- Macvaugh's Stevia
- Macvaugh's Sweetleaf
- Macvaugh's Honeyleaf
Description
Stevia macvaughii (also called Macvaugh's Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia macvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia macvaughii is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia macvaughii is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Stevia macvaughii
Stevia macvaughii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz. It is typically found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Stevia macvaughii FAQ
What are the common names of Stevia macvaughii?
Common names of Stevia macvaughii include Mexican Stevia and Mexican Sweetleaf
What is the natural habitat of Stevia macvaughii?
Stevia macvaughii is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
What is the blooming period of Stevia macvaughii?
Stevia macvaughii blooms from May to October.
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,