Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puerto-ospinana
ID:
1227461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 520, fig. 459. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226799



Common Names

  • Puerto-ospinana Peperomia
  • Peperomia puerto-ospinana
  • Puerto-ospinana Peperomia


Searching for Peperomia puerto-ospinana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Peperomia puerto-ospinana (also called Puerto Rican Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Puerto Rico. It is an evergreen, succulent shrub, growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate in shape. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia puerto-ospinana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia puerto-ospinana is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed of Peperomia puerto-ospinana is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Peperomia puerto-ospinana are small, green, and have four leaflets.

Searching for Peperomia puerto-ospinana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia puerto-ospinana is a hardy evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be protected from strong winds. Propagation is by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia puerto-ospinana

Peperomia puerto-ospinana is native to Puerto Rico.

Peperomia puerto-ospinana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia puerto-ospinana?

Peperomia puerto-ospinana

What is the common name of Peperomia puerto-ospinana?

Puerto Ospinana Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia puerto-ospinana?

Tropical rainforests

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-50049760: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.