Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculosa
ID:
477867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Exot. Fl. 2: t. 92 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477199

Common Names

  • Peperomia Maculosa
  • Maculosa Peperomia
  • Maculosa

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Synonyms

  • Lepianthes maculosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Peperomia leridana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia parmata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tenebraegaudens Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia variegata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Piper maculosum L. [unknown]
  • Piper variegatum Pers. [unknown]
  • Peperomia suavis hondurensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Schilleria variegata Kunth [unknown]
  • Artanthe variegata Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia septuplinervia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia monsterifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Peperomia scheryi Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia maculosa (also called 'Maculosa 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 maculosa 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 maculosa 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 maculosa 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 maculosa

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

Peperomia maculosa FAQ

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What are the care requirements for Peperomia maculosa?

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

What type of soil is best for Peperomia maculosa?

Peperomia maculosa 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-2555143: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.