Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
1249772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 71 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249110



Common Names

  • Peperomia Monticola
  • Monticola Peperomia
  • Mountain Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia monticola (also called Mountain Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and stream margins. It is a perennial herb, growing to 0.6 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia monticola is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of Peperomia monticola are small, green, and have a succulent-like texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia monticola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their final positions in the autumn. Division in spring is also possible. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position.

Where to Find Peperomia monticola

Peperomia monticola is native to Mexico.

Peperomia monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia monticola?

Peperomia monticola

What type of plant is Peperomia monticola?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Peperomia monticola native to?

It is native to Mexico.

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,