Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
painteri
ID:
1280485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 73: 136 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279823



Common Names

  • Peperomia painteri
  • Painteri Peperomia
  • Painteri Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia painteri (also called Painter's Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet forests and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia painteri is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia painteri is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia painteri is native to South America and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Peperomia painteri

Peperomia painteri can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Guatemala.

Peperomia painteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia painteri?

Peperomia painteri

What is the common name of Peperomia painteri?

Painteri

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia painteri?

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