Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
donaguiana
ID:
1249763

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 382 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249101



Common Names

  • Peperomia Donaguiana
  • Donaguiana Peperomia
  • Silver Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia donaguiana (also called Donaguiana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia donaguiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia donaguiana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of Peperomia donaguiana are small, green, and have a succulent-like texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia donaguiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their final positions in the autumn. Division in spring is also possible. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position.

Where to Find Peperomia donaguiana

Peperomia donaguiana is native to Mexico.

Peperomia donaguiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia donaguiana?

Peperomia donaguiana

What type of plant is Peperomia donaguiana?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Peperomia donaguiana native to?

It is native to Mexico.

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