Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. : 577 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477505
Common Names
- Peperomia Microphyllophora
- Microphyllophora Peperomia
- Peperomia Microphyllophora Plant
Synonyms
- Peperomia blanda microphyllophora (Trel. & Yunck.) Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Peperomia microphyllophora (also called 'Microphyllophora Peperomia', 'Microphyllophora Peperomia Plant' and 'Microphyllophora Peperomia Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an epiphytic plant with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia microphyllophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for making paper pulp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia microphyllophora has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in short spikes. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia microphyllophora is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Peperomia microphyllophora
Peperomia microphyllophora can be found in the tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Colombia.
Peperomia microphyllophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia microphyllophora?
Peperomia microphyllophora
What is the common name of Peperomia microphyllophora?
Peperomia microphyllophora
What type of plant is Peperomia microphyllophora?
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,