Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stroemfeltii
ID:
480117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 33(2): 108 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479449



Common Names

  • Peperomia Stroemfeltii
  • Stroemfeltii Peperomia
  • Stroemfe Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia stroemfeltii (also called Stromfelt's Peperomia, or Stromfelt's Ripple Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves with scalloped edges and white veins. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia stroemfeltii is used as an ornamental houseplant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce fever and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia stroemfeltii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia stroemfeltii is a perennial herb native to tropical South America. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia stroemfeltii

Peperomia stroemfeltii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Peperomia stroemfeltii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia stroemfeltii?

Peperomia stroemfeltii

What type of plant is Peperomia stroemfeltii?

It is an evergreen perennial

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia stroemfeltii?

It is native to Central and South America

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,

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