Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
510620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pino

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Peperomias Cajamarca : 24 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509952



Common Names

  • Peperomia lanuginosa
  • Lanuginosa Peperomia
  • Lanuginosa Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia lanuginosa (also called Lanuginose Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and grows to a height of about 30–50 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia lanuginosa is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia lanuginosa can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia lanuginosa

Peperomia lanuginosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Peperomia lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia lanuginosa?

Peperomia lanuginosa

What is the common name of Peperomia lanuginosa?

Lanuginosa

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia lanuginosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,