Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loefgrenii
ID:
478341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 146 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477673



Common Names

  • Löfgren's Peperomia
  • Peperomia Löfgrenii
  • Löfgren Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia loefgrenii (also called 'Löfgren's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in humid tropical forests. It has long, narrow leaves and white-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia loefgrenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, spreading habit and can be used to provide shelter and shade. The plant is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia loefgrenii is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia loefgrenii is a small, succulent plant with fleshy leaves and stems. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia loefgrenii

Peperomia loefgrenii is native to South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Peperomia loefgrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia loefgrenii?

Peperomia loefgrenii

What is the common name of Peperomia loefgrenii?

Loefgren's Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia loefgrenii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,

References