Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dominicana
ID:
479162

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 149 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478494



Common Names

  • Peperomia Dominicana
  • Dominican Peperomia
  • Dominicana Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia gloriosaefolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia dominicana myriantha Trel. [deprecated]
  • Peperomia dominicana roberjotana Trel. [deprecated]

Description

Peperomia dominicana (also called 'Dominican Peperomia' or 'Dominican Radiator Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia dominicana is used in traditional medicine for treating wounds, boils, and ulcers. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia dominicana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia dominicana is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Place the cuttings in moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Peperomia dominicana

Peperomia dominicana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Peperomia dominicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia dominicana?

Peperomia dominicana

What is the common name of Peperomia dominicana?

Dominican Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia dominicana?

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,