Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bernouillii
ID:
478943

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 367 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478275



Common Names

  • Peperomia Bernouillii
  • Bernouillii Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia izalcoana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia violifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia uphofii Trel. in Standl. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia bernouillii (also called Bernouilli's 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 bernouillii 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 bernouillii 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 bernouillii 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 bernouillii

Peperomia bernouillii is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests. It is available from nurseries and online retailers.

Peperomia bernouillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia bernouillii?

Peperomia bernouillii

What type of plant is Peperomia bernouillii?

Perennial herb

Where does Peperomia bernouillii grow?

Tropical 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,

References