Peperomia marchionensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marchionensis
ID:
477887
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 22 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477219
Common Names
- Marchion's Peperomia
- Marchion's Radiator Plant
- Peperomia marchionensis
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- Peperomia wilderi Yunck. [unknown]
Description
Peperomia marchionensis (also called Watermelon Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Mexico. It has thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves with a bright green color and white stripes. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia marchionensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia marchionensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia marchionensis is a small, succulent-like perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Peperomia marchionensis
Peperomia marchionensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Peperomia marchionensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia marchionensis?
Peperomia marchionensis
What is the common name of Peperomia marchionensis?
Peperomia marchionensis
What type of plant is Peperomia marchionensis?
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,
References
Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:679069-1: Based on the initial data import