Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
477863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 6. 1: 149. 1831 : see P. macrostachyos

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477195

Common Names

  • Peperomia Macrostachya
  • Macrostachya Peperomia
  • Macrostachya

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Synonyms

  • Micropiper macrostachyum Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia macrostachya rupestris (Kunth) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Peperomia myosuroides A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nematostachya Link [unknown]
  • Peperomia oblongibacca C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pendula C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia controversa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glaberrima C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabricaulis C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia elongata Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper elongatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Piper extensum Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rupestris Kunth [unknown]
  • Peperomia circumscissa Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper rupestre Poir. [unknown]
  • Piper macrostachyon Vahl [unknown]
  • Piper nematostachyum Schult. [unknown]
  • Piper myosuroides Rudge [unknown]
  • Peperomia macrostachyos nematostachya (Link) Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia maribiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia myriocarpa Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia surinamensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia quatrometralis Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia semisupina Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia oblongibacca subvillosa Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia apodostachya Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cuapidigera Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia elongata elongata [unknown]
  • Peperomia parkeriana Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia piperea C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cuspidigera Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia japurensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rupestris cordifolia Wawra [unknown]
  • Peperomia ciliatifolia iquitosana Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ciliatifolia santarosana Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia elongata guianensis Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia elongata piliramea Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia myriocarpa tenuifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rupestris cordifolia (Wawra) C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia macrostachya (also called 'Macrostachya Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright green, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to New Guinea and is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia macrostachya is an ornamental plant that is often used to decorate homes and offices. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it helps to reduce the levels of formaldehyde, benzene, and other volatile organic compounds in the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia macrostachya has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia macrostachya is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. It should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia macrostachya

Peperomia macrostachya is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Peperomia macrostachya FAQ

What are the common names of Peperomia macrostachya?

Macrostachya Peperomia

What are the care requirements for Peperomia macrostachya?

Peperomia macrostachya requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

What type of soil is best for Peperomia macrostachya?

Peperomia macrostachya prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with plenty of organic matter.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2555139: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.