Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomeana
ID:
1269924

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 10: 154 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269262



Common Names

  • Peperomia Thomeana
  • Thomeana Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia thomeana (also called Thome's peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of peperomia in the family Piperaceae. It is a succulent herb that grows in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia thomeana is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia thomeana is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia thomeana can be propagated by division or by spore. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist potting mix. Spores should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once established, Peperomia thomeana should be grown in a shady position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Peperomia thomeana

Peperomia thomeana is native to the tropical forests of Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Peperomia thomeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia thomeana?

Peperomia thomeana

What is the common name of Peperomia thomeana?

Thome's Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia thomeana?

It is native to Colombia.

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