Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
750747

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mathieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 172 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750080



Common Names

  • Peperomia umbrosa
  • Umbrosa Peperomia
  • Umbrosa Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia umbrosa (also called 'Umbrous Peperomia', among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Peru. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, loamy soils in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia umbrosa has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia umbrosa is a small, evergreen perennial herb that is native to Colombia. It prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Peperomia umbrosa

Peperomia umbrosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Peperomia umbrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia umbrosa?

Peperomia umbrosa

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia umbrosa?

Peperomia umbrosa is native to Peru.

What are the characteristics of Peperomia umbrosa?

Peperomia umbrosa is a small herbaceous perennial with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

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