Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ursina
ID:
1236054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grayum

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79(2): 112. 1996 [Aug 1995 publ. 29 Apr 1996]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235392



Common Names

  • Peperomia Ursina
  • Ursina Peperomia
  • Ursina Plant


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Description

Peperomia ursina (also called Bear's Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and small, dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia ursina is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia ursina has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia ursina is a small, evergreen perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Peperomia ursina

Peperomia ursina is native to South America and can be found in the wild in moist and shady areas of the country.

Peperomia ursina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia ursina?

Peperomia ursina

What is the common name of Peperomia ursina?

Bear's paw peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia ursina?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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