Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nicolliae
ID:
491187

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mathieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 73: 288 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490519



Common Names

  • Peperomia Nicolliae
  • Nicolliae Peperomia
  • Nicoll's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia nicolliae (also called 'Nicoll's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia nicolliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia nicolliae is small and greenish-white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia nicolliae can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having at least one shoot and some roots. The divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Peperomia nicolliae

Peperomia nicolliae is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Peperomia nicolliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia nicolliae?

Peperomia nicolliae

What is the common name of Peperomia nicolliae?

Nicolliae

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia nicolliae?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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