Peperomia rotumaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotumaensis
ID:
480070
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
ksu
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 24: 134 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479402
Common Names
- Peperomia Rotumaensis
- Rotumaensis Peperomia
- Peperomia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia rotumaensis (also called Rotuma Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the South Pacific. It has a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia rotumaensis is an ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and hanging baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia rotumaensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia rotumaensis is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or division of the rootball.
Where to Find Peperomia rotumaensis
Peperomia rotumaensis is native to the Pacific Islands and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Peperomia rotumaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia rotumaensis?
Peperomia rotumaensis
What type of plant is Peperomia rotumaensis?
Peperomia rotumaensis is a succulent plant.
Where is Peperomia rotumaensis native to?
Peperomia rotumaensis is native to the island of Rotuma in the Pacific Ocean.
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:679704-1: Based on the initial data import