Stevia serrata
Cav.
Sweet leaf
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Description
A tropical herb in the Asteraceae family with sweet leaves.
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Edible Uses
Human use of the sweet species S. rebaudiana originated in South America. The species Stevia rebaudiana is widely grown for the sweet compounds (steviol glycosides) extracted from its leaves, sold as a sugar substitute under the generic name stevia and several trade names.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Ecuador, Mexico, North America,
Cultivation
A plant of warm temperate to tropical areas. Prefers a sunny position. Requires a well-drained soil.
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings Division
Synonyms
Also Known As
Burrillo, Chile burro, Roninowa, Tsitsiki
References (4)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 43
- Icon 4:33, t. 355. 1797
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 839
- Steinkraus,
