Peperomia latibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latibracteata
ID:
478205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Quisumb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 43: 196 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477537
Common Names
- Peperomia Latibracteata
- Latibracteata Peperomia
- Peperomia Latibracteata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia latibracteata (also called 'Banded Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, succulent perennial with a creeping or trailing habit. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas. It has thin, light green leaves with a white stripe down the center and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia latibracteata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia latibracteata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia latibracteata is an easy-to-grow epiphytic plant that prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Peperomia latibracteata
Peperomia latibracteata can be found in the tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Colombia.
Peperomia latibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Peperomia latibracteata
What type of plant is this?
Tropical perennial
How often should I water this plant?
Water when the top inch of soil is dry
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
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:678949-1: Based on the initial data import