Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearcei
ID:
65524

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 100: 7 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064853



Common Names

  • Stevia
  • Sweet Leaf
  • Honey Leaf


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Description

Stevia pearcei (also called Pearce's stevia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, sandy soils, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Stevia pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes, such as treating diabetes and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stevia pearcei has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stevia pearcei is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a flat, lightly moistened soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Stevia pearcei

Stevia pearcei can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Stevia pearcei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stevia pearcei?

Stevia pearcei

What is the common name of Stevia pearcei?

Pearce's Stevia

Where is Stevia pearcei found?

Stevia pearcei 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,

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