Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 165 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034250
Common Names
- Sweet Stevia
- Honeywort
- Sweet Leaf
Description
Stevia parvifolia (also called Small-Leaved Stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia parvifolia is a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stevia parvifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Stevia parvifolia
Stevia parvifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and open woodlands.
Stevia parvifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Stevia parvifolia?
Common names of Stevia parvifolia include Small-Leaf Stevia, Small-Leaf Stevia Bush, and Small-Leaf Stevia Tree
What is the native range of Stevia parvifolia?
Stevia parvifolia is native to South America
What is the growth habit of Stevia parvifolia?
Stevia parvifolia is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet
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,