Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
478170

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 411 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477502



Common Names

  • Merrillii Peperomia
  • Peperomia Merrillii
  • Merrillii Plant


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Description

Peperomia merrillii (also called 'Merrill's Peperomia', 'Merrill's Peperomia Plant' and 'Merrill's Peperomia Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an epiphytic plant with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia merrillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for making paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia merrillii has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in short spikes. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia merrillii is a slow-growing perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by dividing offsets or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination.

Where to Find Peperomia merrillii

Peperomia merrillii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Colombia.

Peperomia merrillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia merrillii?

Peperomia merrillii

What are the common names of Peperomia merrillii?

Merrill's peperomia, Merrill's Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia merrillii?

Tropical and subtropical 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,