Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
josei
ID:
1094459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 631, fig. 533. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001093797



Common Names

  • Peperomia josei
  • Jose's Peperomia
  • Felt Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia josei (also called Jose's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia josei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce inflammation and improve overall health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia josei is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia josei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Peperomia josei

Peperomia josei is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of up to 3,000 m. It is typically found growing on rocks and trees.

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