Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callophylla
ID:
491010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 140 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490342



Common Names

  • Callophylla Peperomia
  • Peperomia callophylla
  • Callophylla Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia callophylla (also called Shiny Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist, shady, and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia callophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create a hedge or border in landscaping. The plant has a low water requirement and is tolerant of drought. It is also resistant to pests and diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia callophylla has small, white flowers that are borne in spikes. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia callophylla is a tropical epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining soil mix in a bright, sunny location. Propagation is best done by stem or leaf cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Peperomia callophylla

Peperomia callophylla is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Peperomia callophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia callophylla?

Peperomia callophylla

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia callophylla?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Peperomia callophylla?

White

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,