Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caraboboensis
ID:
478688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm. & G.S.Bunting

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 6(1-4): 81. 1972 [1971 publ. 1972]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478020



Common Names

  • Caraboboensis Peperomia
  • Carabobo Peperomia
  • Carabobo Plant


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Description

Peperomia caraboboensis (also called Carabobo 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 caraboboensis 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 caraboboensis 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 caraboboensis 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 caraboboensis

Peperomia caraboboensis can be found in Venezuela.

Peperomia caraboboensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia caraboboensis?

Peperomia caraboboensis

What is the common name of Peperomia caraboboensis?

Carabobo Peperomia

What are the growing conditions for Peperomia caraboboensis?

Peperomia caraboboensis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2556464: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.