Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmiformis
ID:
1325699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pino & Samain

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 18: 19 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338153

Common Names

  • Peperomia palmiformis
  • Palmiform Peperomia
  • Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia palmiformis (also called Palm-shaped Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small herb native to the Caribbean. It is an annual herb, reaching up to 15 cm in height. Its leaves are palm-shaped and its flowers are small and white. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia palmiformis is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia palmiformis is small and greenish-white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia palmiformis is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical rainforest of Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 22-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 22-25°C and keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Peperomia palmiformis

Peperomia palmiformis can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Peperomia palmiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia palmiformis?

Peperomia palmiformis

What is the common name of Peperomia palmiformis?

Palmiformis Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia palmiformis?

It is native to the mountains of Mexico

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

Guillermo Pino (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pino' in the authors string.
Marie-Stéphanie Samain (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samain' in the authors string.