Peperomia moreliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moreliana
ID:
478176
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yunck.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 51: 542 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477508
Common Names
- Peperomia Moreliana
- Moreliana Peperomia
- Peperomia Moreliana Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia moreliana (also called 'Moreliana Peperomia', 'Moreliana Peperomia Plant' and 'Moreliana 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 moreliana 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 moreliana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia moreliana 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 moreliana
Peperomia moreliana can be found in the tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Colombia.
Peperomia moreliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia moreliana?
Peperomia moreliana
What is the common name of Peperomia moreliana?
Peperomia moreliana
What type of plant is Peperomia moreliana?
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
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:189160-2: Based on the initial data import