Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occulta
ID:
1043281

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mathieu

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 82: 368 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042619



Common Names

  • Peperomia occulta
  • Occulta Peperomia
  • Hidden Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia occulta (also called Occult Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia occulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of herbal medicine and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia occulta are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia occulta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.

Where to Find Peperomia occulta

Peperomia occulta is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed 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-100375385: Based on the initial data import
Guido Mathieu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mathieu' in the authors string.