Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toledoana
ID:
1274372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callejas

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 82: 376 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273710



Common Names

  • Peperomia Toledoana
  • Toledoana Peperomia
  • Peperomia Toledoana Plant


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Description

Peperomia toledoana (also called Toledo 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 toledoana 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 toledoana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia toledoana is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a mixture of sand and peat moss and kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have germinated.

Where to Find Peperomia toledoana

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

Peperomia toledoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia toledoana?

Peperomia toledoana

What is the common name of Peperomia toledoana?

Toledo peperomia

Where is Peperomia toledoana found?

It is native to Mexico

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