Peperomia chutanka - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chutanka
ID:
745072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pino
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 80: 237 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744405
Common Names
- Chutanka Peperomia
- Peperomia Chutanka
- Chutanka Peperomia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia chutanka (also called Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia chutanka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia chutanka has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia chutanka is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Peperomia chutanka
Peperomia chutanka can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina.
Peperomia chutanka FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia chutanka?
Peperomia chutanka
What is the common name of Peperomia chutanka?
Chutanka Peperomia
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia chutanka?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Peperomia genus
Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri, Peperomia dendrophila, Peperomia nervoso-venosa, Peperomia namosiana, Peperomia nitida, Peperomia nivalis, Peperomia nandarivatensis,
Species in the Piperaceae family
Manekia venezuelana, Manekia obtusa, Manekia naranjoana, Manekia urbani, Manekia incurva, Manekia sydowii, Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri,
References
Guillermo Pino (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77097023-1: Based on the initial data import