Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
negrosensis
ID:
478156

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 760 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477488



Common Names

  • Peperomia Negrosensis
  • Negrosensis Peperomia
  • Negrosensis Plant


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Description

Peperomia negrosensis (also called 'Negros Peperomia', 'Negros Peperomia Plant' and 'Negros Peperomia Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an epiphytic plant with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia negrosensis 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 negrosensis has small, greenish-white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia negrosensis is a slow-growing perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by dividing offsets or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination.

Where to Find Peperomia negrosensis

Peperomia negrosensis can be found in the Philippines.

Peperomia negrosensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia negrosensis?

Peperomia negrosensis

What are the common names of Peperomia negrosensis?

Negros peperomia, Negros Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia negrosensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil

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,