Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martiana
ID:
477892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 189 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477224

Common Names

  • Peperomia martiana
  • Martiana Peperomia
  • Martiana's Peperomia

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia defrenata Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia erythrophlebia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia amantlanensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia roqueana Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reptabunda Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cardiophylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia martiana martiana [unknown]
  • Peperomia guadaloupensis emarginulata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia martiana nervosa Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia martiana (also called Martin's 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 martiana 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

Peperomia martiana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia martiana is a small, succulent-like, epiphytic perennial native to the Caribbean. 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 martiana

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

Peperomia martiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia martiana?

Peperomia martiana

What are the common names of Peperomia martiana?

Martian Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia martiana?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests

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,