Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bernieriana
ID:
1094153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 124 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001093491



Common Names

  • Bernieriana Peperomia
  • Bernieriana Radiator Plant
  • Bernieriana Baby Rubber Plant


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Description

Peperomia bernieriana (also called Bernier's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It has a trailing habit and grows to a height of 8-12 inches. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic, glossy green, and have a pungent aroma. It produces small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia bernieriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia bernieriana has small, white flowers that are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia bernieriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Peperomia bernieriana

Peperomia bernieriana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,