Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
5150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21(3): 328 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004479



Common Names

  • Stevia pallida
  • Stevia
  • Pallida


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Synonyms

  • Stevia elongata pallida Sch.Bip. [deprecated]

Description

Stevia pallida (also called Pale Stevia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia pallida is used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia pallida has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia pallida is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Stevia pallida

Stevia pallida is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Argentina and Chile.

Stevia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia pallida?

Stevia pallida

What type of plant is Stevia pallida?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Stevia pallida found?

It is found in South America

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,