Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
478146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 33(2): 92 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477478

Common Names

  • Peperomia Nitida
  • Shiny Peperomia
  • Nitida Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia nitida (also called Shining 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida

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

Peperomia nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia nitida?

Peperomia nitida

What are the common names of Peperomia nitida?

Shiny peperomia, Shiny Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia nitida?

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