Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talamancana
ID:
1274371

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Callejas P.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273709



Common Names

  • Peperomia Talamancana
  • Talamancana Peperomia
  • Peperomia Talamancana Plant


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Description

Peperomia talamancana (also called Talamanca Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia talamancana is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light. It can be used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia talamancana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Peperomia talamancana

Peperomia talamancana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Peperomia talamancana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia talamancana?

Peperomia talamancana

What is the common name of Peperomia talamancana?

Talamanca peperomia

Where is Peperomia talamancana found?

It is native to Costa Rica

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,