Stevia elatior
Also known as: Stevia bicrenata Klatt +12 more
- Stevia bicrenata Klatt
- Stevia dissoluta Schltdl.
- Stevia elatior var. austrina B.L.Rob.
- Stevia elatior var. dissoluta (Schltdl.) B.L.Rob.
- Stevia elatior var. podophylla B.L.Rob.
- Stevia elatior var. typica B.L.Rob.
- Stevia elongata Kunth
- Stevia elongata var. moritziana Sch.Bip.
- Stevia elongata var. purpurascens Sch.Bip.
- Stevia elongata var. typica B.L.Rob.
- Stevia enarthotricha Lag.
- Stevia purpurascens (Sch.Bip.) Hieron.
- Stevia trichopoda Harv. & A.Gray ex A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Stevia elatior is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Stevia is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela