Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnifolia
ID:
1244833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 27: 193 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244171



Common Names

  • Peperomia carnifolia
  • Carnifolia Peperomia
  • Carnifolia Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia carnifolia (also called 'Butcher's Broom Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent-like plant with thick, glossy, green leaves. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia carnifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia carnifolia has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Peperomia carnifolia

Peperomia carnifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Peperomia carnifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia carnifolia?

Peperomia carnifolia

What is the common name of Peperomia carnifolia?

Carnivorous peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia carnifolia?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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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