Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foraminum
ID:
1242216

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 188 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241554



Common Names

  • Peperomia foraminum
  • Hole-leaved Peperomia
  • Foraminate Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia foraminum (also called Foram Peperomia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia foraminum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia foraminum are white, bell-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark-colored and have a hard, glossy seed coat. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia foraminum is a shrub species that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize it regularly.

Where to Find Peperomia foraminum

Peperomia foraminum can be found in the Caribbean, in the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Peperomia foraminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia foraminum?

Peperomia foraminum

What are the common names for Peperomia foraminum?

Hole-Leaved Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia foraminum?

It is native to tropical moist forests in Brazil

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,