Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canaminana
ID:
1244831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 228 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244169



Common Names

  • Peperomia canaminana
  • Canaminana Peperomia
  • Canaminana Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia canaminana (also called 'Canaminana Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant with short stems and thick, oval leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests. It prefers humid, shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia canaminana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia canaminana has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Peperomia canaminana

Peperomia canaminana can be found in Central and South America.

Peperomia canaminana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia canaminana?

Peperomia canaminana

What is the common name of Peperomia canaminana?

Canamino's peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia canaminana?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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,

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