Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
querocochana
ID:
750743

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mathieu & Pino

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 168 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750076



Common Names

  • Peperomia querocochana
  • Querocochana Peperomia
  • Querocochana Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia querocochana (also called 'Quero Cochana Peperomia', among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Peru. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, loamy soils in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia querocochana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia querocochana has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia querocochana is a small, evergreen perennial herb that is native to Peru. It prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Peperomia querocochana

Peperomia querocochana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Peperomia querocochana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia querocochana?

Peperomia querocochana

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia querocochana?

Peperomia querocochana is native to Peru.

What are the characteristics of Peperomia querocochana?

Peperomia querocochana is a small herbaceous perennial with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

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

Guillermo Pino (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pino' in the authors string.
Guido Mathieu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mathieu' in the authors string.