Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerrateae
ID:
750759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pino & G.Mathieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 156 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750092



Common Names

  • Peperomia cerrateae
  • Cerrateae Peperomia
  • Cerrateae Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia cerrateae (also called 'Cerrate's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic herb native to tropical rainforests in South America. It has thick, succulent leaves with a cerrateae shape, and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia cerrateae is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia cerrateae has small, white flowers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia cerrateae is a semi-hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, while seeds should be sown in the fall. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Peperomia cerrateae

Peperomia cerrateae can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Peperomia cerrateae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia cerrateae?

Peperomia cerrateae

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia cerrateae?

Peperomia cerrateae is native to Peru.

What are the characteristics of Peperomia cerrateae?

Peperomia cerrateae is a small herbaceous perennial with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

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

Guillermo Pino (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pino' in the authors string.
Guido Mathieu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mathieu' in the authors string.