Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obliqua
ID:
1092567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 32 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091905



Common Names

  • Peperomia Obliqua
  • Obliqua Peperomia
  • Obliqua's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia obliqua (also called Oblique Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in wet forests, along streams, and in wet, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia obliqua is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate homes and offices. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach ache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia obliqua is small and white, with a yellow center. Its seeds are tiny and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia obliqua is an evergreen perennial that grows in a rosette shape. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Peperomia obliqua

Peperomia obliqua is native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25000249: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.