Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barahonana
ID:
478909

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 187 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478241



Common Names

  • Peperomia barahonana
  • Barahona Peperomia
  • Barahona's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia barahonana (also called Barahon Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Colombia and typically grows in humid, shady areas. It is a small, clumping plant with short, oval-shaped leaves that are green with a red or purple underside.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia barahonana is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown indoors. It is also used in terrariums and dish gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia barahonana has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia barahonana is an easy to cultivate and propagate plant. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several parts and each part should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by stem cuttings, the stem should be cut into pieces and each piece should be planted in a separate pot. The soil should be kept moist and the plant should be placed in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Peperomia barahonana

Peperomia barahonana can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Peperomia barahonana FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia barahonana?

The optimal temperature for Peperomia barahonana is between 15-24°C (59-75°F).

What is the optimal light for Peperomia barahonana?

Peperomia barahonana prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal soil for Peperomia barahonana?

Peperomia barahonana prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

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,