Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
478172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 69 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477504



Common Names

  • Peperomia Microphylla
  • Microphylla Peperomia
  • Peperomia Microphylla Plant


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Synonyms

  • Piper microphyllum Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia aphylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia corazonicola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fasciculata Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia gilberti Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia microphylla (also called 'Small-Leaved Peperomia', 'Small-Leaved Peperomia Plant' and 'Small-Leaved 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 microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Peperomia microphylla

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

Peperomia microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia microphylla?

Peperomia microphylla

What is the common name of Peperomia microphylla?

Peperomia microphylla

What type of plant is Peperomia microphylla?

Perennial herb

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