Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calvicaulis
ID:
478689

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 30(1): 231 (1891 publ. 1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478021



Common Names

  • Calvicaulis Peperomia
  • Calvicaulis Ripple Peperomia
  • Calvicaulis Ripple Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia calvicaulis hydnostachya Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia calvicaulis ovata Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia calvicaulis (also called Calvicaulis Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a short stem and grows up to 10 cm tall. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and oval-shaped with a pointed tip. They are dark green with lighter green veins and have a reddish-brown stripe along the edges. The plant prefers partial shade and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia calvicaulis is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for air purification.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia calvicaulis are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia calvicaulis is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Where to Find Peperomia calvicaulis

Peperomia calvicaulis can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Peperomia calvicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia calvicaulis?

Peperomia calvicaulis

What is the common name of Peperomia calvicaulis?

Bald-stemmed Peperomia

What are the growing conditions for Peperomia calvicaulis?

Peperomia calvicaulis prefers bright indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining soil.

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