Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysolepida
ID:
1249760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. ser. 4, 20: 57. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249098



Common Names

  • Peperomia Chrysolepida
  • Golden Gate Peperomia
  • Silver Ripple Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia chrysolepida (also called Chrysolepida, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia chrysolepida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia chrysolepida is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia chrysolepida is a species of flowering plant in the pepper family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to around 1 meter in height. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Peperomia chrysolepida

Peperomia chrysolepida is native to Mexico.

Peperomia chrysolepida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia chrysolepida?

Peperomia chrysolepida

What type of plant is Peperomia chrysolepida?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Peperomia chrysolepida native to?

It is native to Mexico.

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