Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 4 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136142
Common Names
- Stevia burkartii
- Burkart's Stevia
- Burkart's Sweetleaf
Description
Stevia burkartii (also called 'Burkart's Stevia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia burkartii is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia burkartii is yellow and small, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia burkartii is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Stevia burkartii
Stevia burkartii is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.
Stevia burkartii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia burkartii?
Stevia burkartii
What is the family of Stevia burkartii?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Stevia burkartii?
Argentina
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,