Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustata
ID:
478961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 68 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478293



Common Names

  • Peperomia Angustata
  • Angustata Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia longispicata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia crassiuscula Millsp. [unknown]
  • Peperomia harlingii Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia friabilis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia victoriana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia wagneri Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia viridispica Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia sarcocarpa Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia semimetralis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia wercklei C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper angustatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia victoriana margaritana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia angustata santamartae C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia viridispica perejil Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia angustata (also called Narrow-leaved Radiator Plant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has succulent stems and leaves, with the leaves being ovate to oblong-elliptic in shape and up to 2 cm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia angustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. It can also be used as a ground cover, as it grows quickly and is easy to maintain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia angustata has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia angustata is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and prefers bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia angustata

Peperomia angustata is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Peperomia angustata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia angustata?

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

What is the optimal light for Peperomia angustata?

Peperomia angustata prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal soil for Peperomia angustata?

Peperomia angustata 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