Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
478852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 157 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478184



Common Names

  • Alpine Peperomia
  • Alpine Radiator Plant
  • Alpine Emerald Ripple


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia machaemdonta Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia longimucronata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia longirostrata Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pachyphlebia Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper alpinum Sw. [unknown]
  • Artanthe alpina Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia machaerodonta Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia longimucronata longirostrata (Yunck.) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Peperomia alpina longirostrata (Yunck.) R.Callejas P. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia alpina 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

Peperomia alpina has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia alpina is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia alpina

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

Peperomia alpina FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia alpina?

The optimal temperature for Peperomia alpina is between 15-24°C (59-75°F).

What is the optimal light for Peperomia alpina?

Peperomia alpina prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal soil for Peperomia alpina?

Peperomia alpina prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

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-2556746: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.