Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
478823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 31 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478155



Common Names

  • Winged Peperomia
  • Winged Radiator Plant
  • Winged Emerald Ripple


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Synonyms

  • Micropiper alatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nilssonii Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia microreticulata Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Peperomia laevis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper alatum Vahl [unknown]
  • Peperomia alata angustifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia alexanderi Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pterocaulis Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia alata pterocaulis (Miq.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia dyscrita Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pterocaulis filispica Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pterocaulis longispica Trel. [deprecated]
  • Peperomia pterocaulis palmamochana Trel. [deprecated]

Description

Peperomia alata (also called Winged Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a short stem and grows up to 10 cm tall. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and oval-shaped with a pointed tip. They are dark green with lighter green veins and have a reddish-brown stripe along the edges. The plant prefers partial shade and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia alata is used as an ornamental houseplant. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia alata is small, white, and has no petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia alata 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 alata

Peperomia alata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Peperomia alata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia alata?

Peperomia alata prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

How much light does Peperomia alata need?

Peperomia alata prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia alata?

Peperomia alata should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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 kew-2556695: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.