Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Mathieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 184 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509953
Common Names
- Peperomia magnifoliiflora
- Magnifoliiflora Peperomia
- Magnifoliiflora Peperomia
Description
Peperomia magnifoliiflora (also called Magnifoliiflora Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and grows to a height of about 30–50 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia magnifoliiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peperomia magnifoliiflora is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have green leaves and white stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia magnifoliiflora can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Peperomia magnifoliiflora
Peperomia magnifoliiflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Peperomia magnifoliiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia magnifoliiflora?
Peperomia magnifoliiflora
What is the common name of Peperomia magnifoliiflora?
Magnifoliiflora
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia magnifoliiflora?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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
Guido Mathieu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mathieu' in the authors string.