Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
478982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 141: 39 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478314



Common Names

  • Peperomia Attenuata
  • Attenuata Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia attenuata (also called Slender 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 attenuata 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 attenuata 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 attenuata 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 attenuata

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

Peperomia attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia attenuata?

Peperomia attenuata

What is the common name of Peperomia attenuata?

Attenuata Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia attenuata?

Tropical rainforests

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,