Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biuncialis
ID:
478936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ksu

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 65 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478268



Common Names

  • Peperomia Biuncialis
  • Biuncialis Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Piper biunciale Poir. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia biuncialis (also called Two-spined 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 biuncialis 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 biuncialis has small, green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia biuncialis is a small, slow-growing, succulent-like, 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 biuncialis

Peperomia biuncialis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Peperomia biuncialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia biuncialis?

Peperomia biuncialis

What type of plant is Peperomia biuncialis?

Perennial herb

Where does Peperomia biuncialis 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,