Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molleri
ID:
478190

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 10: 154 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477522



Common Names

  • Peperomia Molleri
  • Molleri Peperomia
  • Peperomia Molleri Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia magilensis Baker [unknown]
  • Peperomia baumannii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia stolzii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia winkleri Engl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia zenkeri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia holstii elongata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fernandopoiana subopacifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia holstii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia molleri molleri [unknown]

Description

Peperomia molleri (also called 'Molleri Peperomia', 'Molleri Peperomia Plant' and 'Molleri 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 molleri 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia molleri sub. ukagurensis Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia molleri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia molleri 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 molleri

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

Peperomia molleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia molleri?

Peperomia molleri

What is the common name of Peperomia molleri?

Peperomia molleri

What type of plant is Peperomia molleri?

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