Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivalis
ID:
478148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 112 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477480

Common Names

  • Peperomia Nivalis
  • Snow Peperomia
  • Nivalis Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia nivalis (also called 'Snow Peperomia', 'Snow Peperomia Plant' and 'Snow Peperomia Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an epiphytic plant with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia nivalis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia nivalis for. diminuta Pino
Peperomia nivalis var. sanmarcensis Pino & Cieza
Peperomia nivalis var. lepadiphylla (Trel.) Pino

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia nivalis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia nivalis 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 nivalis

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

Peperomia nivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia nivalis?

Peperomia nivalis

What are the common names of Peperomia nivalis?

Snow peperomia, Snow Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia nivalis?

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,