Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmana
ID:
478537

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 29(2): 71 (1890 publ. 1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477869

Common Names

  • Peperomia Palmana
  • Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata
  • Peperomia Obtusifolia

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia glabrior Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia laesa Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia palmana glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia oxystachya C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia palmana pseudo-oxystachya Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia manuelii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nudinodis Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia quotifolia Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia palmana oppositifolia C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia palmana fragrans C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia palmana oxystachya Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia palmana (also called Palmer's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. The leaves are fleshy, ovate-lanceolate, and up to 4 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne in spikes. It grows in shady areas, in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia palmana is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and offices. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a hanging plant. The plant is known for its air-purifying properties and is often used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia palmana is a small, greenish-white, and inconspicuous spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia palmana is a slow-growing, succulent-like plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia palmana

Peperomia palmana is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in humid, tropical forests.

Peperomia palmana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia palmana?

Peperomia palmana

How often should I water Peperomia palmana?

Water Peperomia palmana when the soil is dry to the touch.

How much sunlight does Peperomia palmana need?

Peperomia palmana prefers bright, indirect light.

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