Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankaranensis
ID:
508424

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mathieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 76: 221 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507756



Common Names

  • Peperomia ankaranensis
  • Ankaranensis Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia ankaranensis (also called Ankaran Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Madagascar. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia ankaranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia ankaranensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia ankaranensis is a tropical perennial native to Madagascar. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment to ensure germination.

Where to Find Peperomia ankaranensis

Peperomia ankaranensis can be found in the tropical regions of Madagascar.

Peperomia ankaranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia ankaranensis?

Peperomia ankaranensis

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia ankaranensis?

It is native to Madagascar.

What are the characteristics of Peperomia ankaranensis?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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