Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
478834

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 140 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478166



Common Names

  • Ascending Peperomia
  • Ascending Radiator Plant
  • Ascending Emerald Ripple


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia queserana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia limana Trel. & Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia casitana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabra C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia sarcodes Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia adscendens (also called climbing peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical rainforests and moist mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia adscendens is a popular houseplant due to its easy care requirements and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a tropical look. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia adscendens is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a thin stem and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia adscendens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Peperomia adscendens

Peperomia adscendens is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in rainforests and tropical woodlands.

Peperomia adscendens FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia adscendens?

Peperomia adscendens prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Peperomia adscendens?

Peperomia adscendens prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Peperomia adscendens?

Peperomia adscendens prefers moderate to high humidity levels.

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