Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chicamochana
ID:
1245946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. in Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 470, fig. 411. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245284



Common Names

  • Peperomia chicamochana
  • Chicamochana Peperomia
  • Chicamochana Pepper


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Description

Peperomia chicamochana (also called Chicamocha Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to Mexico. It has small, round, fleshy leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia chicamochana is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia chicamochana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters on the plant. The flowers are followed by fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia chicamochana is a tropical perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. The plant should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia chicamochana

Peperomia chicamochana can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Peperomia chicamochana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia chicamochana?

Peperomia chicamochana

What type of plant is Peperomia chicamochana?

A succulent

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia chicamochana?

Tropical forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50132450: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.