Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternata
ID:
479882

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 6: 509 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479214



Common Names

  • Peperomia ternata
  • Ternate Peperomia
  • Three-lobed Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia decurrens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia venabulifolia amplectens Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia durandii oligostachya C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia ternata (also called 'Ternate Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia ternata has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia ternata var. abrupteacutata (Trel. & Yunck.) Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia ternata is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia ternata is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is a slower process.

Where to Find Peperomia ternata

Peperomia ternata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Peperomia ternata FAQ

What are the common names of Peperomia ternata?

The common names of Peperomia ternata are three-lobed peperomia and three-lobed radiator plant.

What is the native range of Peperomia ternata?

Peperomia ternata is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

What are the uses of Peperomia ternata?

Peperomia ternata is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

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