Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cangrejalana
ID:
478692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 9: 274 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478024



Common Names

  • Cangrejalana Peperomia
  • Cangrejalana Ripple Peperomia
  • Cangrejalana Ripple Plant


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Description

Peperomia cangrejalana (also called Cangrejal Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia cangrejalana 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 cangrejalana 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 cangrejalana

Peperomia cangrejalana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, such as Costa Rica and Panama.

Peperomia cangrejalana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia cangrejalana?

Peperomia cangrejalana

What is the common name of Peperomia cangrejalana?

Cangrejal Peperomia

What are the growing conditions for Peperomia cangrejalana?

Peperomia cangrejalana 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,

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