Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnoliifolia
ID:
477870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 153 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477202

Common Names

  • Peperomia Magnoliifolia
  • Magnoliifolia Peperomia
  • Magnoliifolia

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia lancetillana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pustulatibacca Trel. & Stehlé [unknown]
  • Peperomia pseudoamplexicaulis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia petenensis Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia contraria Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia subamplexicaulis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia yousei Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper magnoliifolium Jacq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia petenensis hondurensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia longibracteata Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia amplexicaulis magnoliaefolia (Jacq.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Peperomia antoni Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia antoni fertilior Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia antoni lutea Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia subrotunda A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper subrotundum Haw. [unknown]
  • Peperomia mentiens lata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia commutata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia grandifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia magnoliifolia sintenisiana Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia antoni fertilior Trel. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]
  • Peperomia antoni lutea Trel. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]
  • Peperomia magnoliifolia brevirostata Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia magnoliifolia microphylla Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia magnoliifolia parvifolia C.DC. [deprecated]

Description

Peperomia magnoliifolia (also called 'Magnoliifolia 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 magnoliifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia magnoliifolia var. alata C.DC.
Peperomia magnoliifolia var. rostrata Dahlst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia magnoliifolia 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 magnoliifolia 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 magnoliifolia

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

Peperomia magnoliifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Peperomia magnoliifolia?

Magnolia-Leaf Peperomia

What are the care requirements for Peperomia magnoliifolia?

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

What type of soil is best for Peperomia magnoliifolia?

Peperomia magnoliifolia 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-2555147: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.