Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mala
ID:
477883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 17: 335. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477215

Common Names

  • Peperomia mala
  • Mala Peperomia
  • Mala's Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia mala (also called Radiator Plant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia mala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia mala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia mala is a small, evergreen perennial native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).

Where to Find Peperomia mala

Peperomia mala is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Peperomia mala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia mala?

Peperomia mala

What is the common name of Peperomia mala?

Peperomia mala

What type of plant is Peperomia mala?

Perennial herb

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,

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