Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolabriformis
ID:
1092490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 60 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091828



Common Names

  • Peperomia dolabriformis
  • Dolabriform Peperomia
  • Peperomia Hat-shaped


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Description

Peperomia dolabriformis (also called Dolabriform Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in wet, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia dolabriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia dolabriformis var. confertifolia Yunck.
Peperomia dolabriformis var. glaucescens C.DC.
Peperomia dolabriformis var. velutina Trel. in J.F.Macbr.
Peperomia dolabriformis var. grandis Hutchison ex Pino & Klopf.
Peperomia dolabriformis var. lombardii Pino
Peperomia dolabriformis var. multicaulis Pino & Cieza

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia dolabriformis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters on long, thin stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia dolabriformis is a small, succulent-like, perennial shrub that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It has fleshy, glossy, dark green leaves with white veins. The flowers are small and white. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia dolabriformis

Peperomia dolabriformis is native to 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,

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