Stevia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Stevia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia rebaudiana
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the subtropics and tropics, where it can be cultivated at elevations from sea level up to 1,500 metres. It can also be grown in more or less frost-free regions of the temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 30°c, but can tolerate 15 - 43°c.
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Edible
Stevia serrata
Stevia serrata
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
A plant of warm temperate to tropical areas. Prefers a sunny position. Requires a well-drained soil.
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