Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caducipilosa
ID:
478736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 17: 11. 331. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478068



Common Names

  • Peperomia Caducipilosa
  • Peperomia Caducipilos
  • Peperomia Caducipilosum


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Description

Peperomia caducipilosa (also called Caducous Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant native to South America. It has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces a cluster of white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia caducipilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia caducipilosa is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia caducipilosa is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a potting mix that is well-draining. Water the plant regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia caducipilosa

Peperomia caducipilosa can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Peperomia caducipilosa FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia caducipilosa?

Peperomia caducipilosa prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Peperomia caducipilosa?

Peperomia caducipilosa prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Peperomia caducipilosa?

Peperomia caducipilosa prefers moderate to high humidity levels.

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,

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