Peperomia oblancifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblancifolia
ID:
478551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yunck.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 143: 34 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477883
Common Names
- Peperomia oblancifolia
- Oblancifolia Peperomia
- Oblancifolia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia oblancifolia (also called Peperomia Oblancifolia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has thick, succulent, oval-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and a bright green color. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and jungles.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia oblancifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties and is often used to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Peperomia oblancifolia are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia oblancifolia is a tender perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Peperomia oblancifolia
Peperomia oblancifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in humid, tropical forests.
Peperomia oblancifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia oblancifolia?
Peperomia oblancifolia
How often should I water Peperomia oblancifolia?
Water Peperomia oblancifolia when the soil is dry to the touch.
How much sunlight does Peperomia oblancifolia need?
Peperomia oblancifolia prefers bright, indirect light.
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:679259-1: Based on the initial data import