Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wolfgang-krahnii
ID:
480376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 37: 140 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479708



Common Names

  • Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii
  • Peperomia Wolfgang-Krahnii
  • Peperomia Wolfgang-Krahnii


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Description

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii (also called Wolfgang Krahn's Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with a glossy green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii has been used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii has small, white flowers and red fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii is native to Peru.

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii?

Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii

What is the common name of Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii?

Wolfgang-Krahnii Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia wolfgang-krahnii?

Tropical forests of Central America

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,