Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1092558

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 425 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091896



Common Names

  • Peperomia Montana
  • Montana Peperomia
  • Montana's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia montana (also called Mountain Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in wet, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia montana is a small, low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and is a popular choice for terrariums and other indoor containers. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it helps to filter toxins from the air. It is also known to be a good choice for hanging baskets and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia montana is small and white, with a yellow center. Its seeds are tiny and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia montana is an evergreen perennial that grows in a rosette shape. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Peperomia montana

Peperomia montana is native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas.

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,

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