Peperomia pangerangoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pangerangoana
ID:
478542
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 276 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477874
Common Names
- Peperomia pangerangoana
- Pangerango Peperomia
- Pangerango Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia pangerangoana (also called Peperomia Pangerangoana, 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 pangerangoana 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 flower of Peperomia pangerangoana is a small, greenish-white, and inconspicuous spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia pangerangoana is a slow-growing, succulent-like plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Peperomia pangerangoana
Peperomia pangerangoana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Peperomia pangerangoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia pangerangoana?
Peperomia pangerangoana
How often should I water Peperomia pangerangoana?
Water Peperomia pangerangoana when the soil is dry to the touch.
How much sunlight does Peperomia pangerangoana need?
Peperomia pangerangoana 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
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:679337-1: Based on the initial data import