Peperomia unifoliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unifoliata
ID:
1274373
Status:
valid
Authors:
Callejas
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 82: 378 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273711
Common Names
- Peperomia Unifoliata
- Unifoliata Peperomia
- Peperomia Unifoliata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia unifoliata (also called Unifoliate 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 unifoliata 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 unifoliata has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia unifoliata 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 unifoliata
Peperomia unifoliata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Peperomia unifoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia unifoliata?
Peperomia unifoliata
What is the common name of Peperomia unifoliata?
One-leaf peperomia
Where is Peperomia unifoliata 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50266016: Based on the initial data import
Ricardo Callejas (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callejas' in the authors string.