Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuchumatanica
ID:
1280479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Véliz

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Int. Cact. Advent. 73: 2 p) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279817



Common Names

  • Peperomia cuchumatanica
  • Cuchumatanica Peperomia
  • Cuchumatanica Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia cuchumatanica (also called Cuchumatan Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet forests and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia cuchumatanica is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia cuchumatanica is small and white. The seed is a small, round, black shape. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia cuchumatanica is native to South America and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Peperomia cuchumatanica

Peperomia cuchumatanica can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Guatemala.

Peperomia cuchumatanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia cuchumatanica?

Peperomia cuchumatanica

What is the common name of Peperomia cuchumatanica?

Cuchumatanica

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia cuchumatanica?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,