Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. : 522 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245286
Common Names
- Peperomia cubugonana
- Cubugonana Peperomia
- Cubugonana Pepper
Description
Peperomia cubugonana (also called Cubugona Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to Mexico. It has small, round, fleshy leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia cubugonana is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia cubugonana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters on the plant. The flowers are followed by fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia cubugonana is a tropical perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. The plant should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Peperomia cubugonana
Peperomia cubugonana can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Peperomia cubugonana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia cubugonana?
Peperomia cubugonana
What type of plant is Peperomia cubugonana?
A succulent
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia cubugonana?
Tropical forests
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,