Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mercedensis
ID:
68168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22(4-5): 735 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067497



Common Names

  • Merced stevia
  • Merced sweetleaf
  • Merced sugarleaf


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Description

Stevia mercedensis (also called Merced stevia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places. The plant has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and toothed. Its flower heads are white and have a diameter of 2–3 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia mercedensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stevia mercedensis var. pereyrae B.L.Rob.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia mercedensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia mercedensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. For cultivation, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Stevia mercedensis

Stevia mercedensis is native to California and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Stevia mercedensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia mercedensis?

Stevia mercedensis

What is the common name of Stevia mercedensis?

Mercedensis

What is the family of Stevia mercedensis?

Asteraceae

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,

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