Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marivelesana
ID:
477889

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 762 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477221

Common Names

  • Mariveles Peperomia
  • Mariveles Radiator Plant
  • Peperomia marivelesana

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Description

Peperomia marivelesana (also called Mariveles 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 marivelesana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia marivelesana has small, greenish-white flowers in spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia marivelesana is a small, succulent-like, epiphytic perennial. It is native to the Philippines and is found growing in humid tropical forests. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and in a bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the root ball. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, although this is not recommended.

Where to Find Peperomia marivelesana

Peperomia marivelesana is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the countries of Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Peperomia marivelesana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia marivelesana?

Peperomia marivelesana

What is the common name of Peperomia marivelesana?

Peperomia marivelesana

What type of plant is Peperomia marivelesana?

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,