Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 26 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477236
Common Names
- Peperomia Mutilata
- Mutilata Peperomia
- Mutilata
Description
Peperomia mutilata (also called Mutilated 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 mutilata is an ornamental plant that is often used to decorate homes and offices. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, as it helps to reduce the levels of formaldehyde, benzene, and other volatile organic compounds in the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peperomia mutilata is small, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia mutilata is a low-growing, succulent-like species of Peperomia that is native to tropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Peperomia mutilata
Peperomia mutilata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest region of the country.
Peperomia mutilata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia mutilata?
Peperomia mutilata
What are the common names of Peperomia mutilata?
Mutilata Peperomia, Mutilata False-Philodendron
Where is Peperomia mutilata native to?
Venezuela
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,