Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argumentos
ID:
491003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. xvii. II. 331. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490335



Common Names

  • Argumentos Peperomia
  • Peperomia argumentos
  • Argumentos Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia argumentos (also called Argumentative Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist, shady, and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia argumentos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia argumentos has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia argumentos is a tropical epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining soil mix in a bright, sunny location. Propagation is best done by stem or leaf cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Peperomia argumentos

Peperomia argumentos can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Peperomia argumentos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia argumentos?

Peperomia argumentos

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia argumentos?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Peperomia argumentos?

White

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