Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nizaitoensis
ID:
1285768

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 185 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285106



Common Names

  • Nizaitoensis Peperomia
  • Peperomia Nizaitoensis
  • Nizaitoensis Peperomia


Searching for Peperomia nizaitoensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Peperomia nizaitoensis (also called Nizaito Peperomia, among many other common names) is a succulent with small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia nizaitoensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia nizaitoensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin seed pod. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Peperomia nizaitoensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia nizaitoensis is a slow-growing perennial succulent that can reach up to 6 inches in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings. Stem cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Peperomia nizaitoensis

Peperomia nizaitoensis is endemic to the tropical rainforests of Ecuador.

Peperomia nizaitoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia nizaitoensis?

Peperomia nizaitoensis

What is the common name of Peperomia nizaitoensis?

Nizaito Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia nizaitoensis?

Tropical rainforests

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