Peperomia nandarivatensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nandarivatensis
ID:
478150
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yunck.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 17: 216 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477482
Common Names
- Peperomia Nandarivatensis
- Nandarivatensis Peperomia
- Nandarivatensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia nandarivatensis (also called 'Nandarivat Peperomia', 'Nandarivat Peperomia Plant' and 'Nandarivat Peperomia Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an epiphytic plant with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia nandarivatensis 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
The flower of Peperomia nandarivatensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia nandarivatensis 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 nandarivatensis
Peperomia nandarivatensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Peperomia nandarivatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia nandarivatensis?
Peperomia nandarivatensis
What are the common names of Peperomia nandarivatensis?
Nandarivatensis peperomia, Nandarivatensis Peperomia
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia nandarivatensis?
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,
References
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:679202-1: Based on the initial data import