Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namosiana
ID:
478143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 83: 302 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477475

Common Names

  • Peperomia Namosiana
  • Namosiana Peperomia
  • Namosiana Plant

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Description

Peperomia namosiana (also called Namosi Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to South America. It has small white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia namosiana 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 namosiana 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 namosiana is a slow-growing perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by dividing offsets or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination.

Where to Find Peperomia namosiana

Peperomia namosiana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Peperomia namosiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia namosiana?

Peperomia namosiana

What are the common names of Peperomia namosiana?

Namosiana peperomia, Namosiana Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia namosiana?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil

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,