Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
1092445

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 453 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091783



Common Names

  • Peperomia boliviensis
  • Boliviensis Peperomia
  • Peperomia's Boliviensis


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Description

Peperomia boliviensis (also called Bolivian Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia boliviensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage. The leaves can be used to make tea and are also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia boliviensis flowers are small, white or greenish-white, and are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and are dispersed by wind. Seedlings are slow-growing and can take up to 3 years to reach a height of 10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia boliviensis is a small, succulent-like, evergreen perennial that grows in a rosette pattern. It is native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division.

Where to Find Peperomia boliviensis

Peperomia boliviensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina and Uruguay.

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,