Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caliginigaudens
ID:
478735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. : 695 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478067



Common Names

  • Peperomia Caliginigaudens
  • Peperomia Caliginigauden
  • Peperomia Caliginigaudens


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Description

Peperomia caliginigaudens (also called Caligini Gaudens 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 caliginigaudens 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 caliginigaudens 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 caliginigaudens 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 caliginigaudens

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

Peperomia caliginigaudens FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia caliginigaudens?

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

What is the ideal light level for Peperomia caliginigaudens?

Peperomia caliginigaudens prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Peperomia caliginigaudens?

Peperomia caliginigaudens 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2556545: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.