Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 87 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477230
Common Names
- Peperomia marahuacensis
- Marahuacensis Peperomia
- Marahuacensis's Peperomia
Description
Peperomia marahuacensis (also called Marahuaca Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It has a trailing habit and grows up to 30cm tall. Its leaves are oval-shaped and are a dark green color. It produces small, white flowers with yellow centers in spring and summer. It is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia marahuacensis is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It can be used to add color and texture to any indoor space. It is also a great choice for those looking for a low-maintenance plant that can thrive in low light conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peperomia marahuacensis is small, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia marahuacensis is a low-maintenance houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. To propagate by stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and place it in moist soil. To propagate by leaf cuttings, cut a leaf into several pieces and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Peperomia marahuacensis
Peperomia marahuacensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Peperomia marahuacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia marahuacensis?
Peperomia marahuacensis
What are the common names of Peperomia marahuacensis?
Marahuaca Peperomia, Marahuaca False-Philodendron
Where is Peperomia marahuacensis native to?
Venezuela
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,