Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
proctori
ID:
1277766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 11: 43 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277104



Common Names

  • Peperomia proctori
  • Proctor's Peperomia
  • Proctor's Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia proctori (also called Proctor's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen herb which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia proctori is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia proctori has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia proctori is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia proctori

Peperomia proctori is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Peperomia proctori FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia proctori?

Peperomia proctori

What is the common name of Peperomia proctori?

Peperomia

What type of plant is Peperomia proctori?

Herbaceous perennial

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,