Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yojoana
ID:
480357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. xvii. II. 339. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479689

Common Names

  • Peperomia yojoana
  • Peperomia Yojoana
  • Peperomia Yojoanae

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Description

Peperomia yojoana (also called Yojoana Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with a glossy green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia yojoana has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It has also been used as a decorative plant and to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia yojoana has small, white flowers and red fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia yojoana can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Peperomia yojoana

Peperomia yojoana is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru.

Peperomia yojoana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia yojoana?

Peperomia yojoana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

What kind of light does Peperomia yojoana need?

Peperomia yojoana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia yojoana?

Water Peperomia yojoana when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch.

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