Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berlandieri
ID:
1249758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 158 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249096



Common Names

  • Peperomia berlandieri
  • Berlandieri Peperomia
  • Peperomia's Berlandieri


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Description

Peperomia berlandieri (also called Berlandier's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has succulent-like leaves that are green and ovate in shape. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia berlandieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia berlandieri is a small, greenish-white, spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia berlandieri is a species of flowering plant in the pepper family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to around 1 meter in height. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Peperomia berlandieri

Peperomia berlandieri is native to Mexico.

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,