Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollisoides
ID:
478193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 633, fig. 555. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477525

Common Names

  • Peperomia Mollisoides
  • Mollisoides Peperomia
  • Peperomia Mollisoides Plant

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Description

Peperomia mollisoides (also called Mollisoid Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in moist soils and is found in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia mollisoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia mollisoides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia mollisoides is an easy-to-grow epiphytic plant that prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia mollisoides

Peperomia mollisoides can be found in the tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Colombia.

Peperomia mollisoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia mollisoides?

Peperomia mollisoides

What is the common name of Peperomia mollisoides?

Peperomia mollisoides

What type of plant is Peperomia mollisoides?

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