Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cilifolia
ID:
483085

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 60: 431 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482417



Common Names

  • Peperomia Cilifolia
  • Cilifolia Peperomia
  • Cilifolia's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia cilifolia (also called Silverleaf Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub native to Central and South America, typically found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia cilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia cilifolia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia cilifolia is a species of succulent native to South America. It is an evergreen perennial, and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. The leaves are thick and fleshy, and are up to 5 cm in length. The flowers are small and white, and measure up to 2 cm in length. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil, and stem cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Peperomia cilifolia

Peperomia cilifolia is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Peperomia cilifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia cilifolia?

Peperomia cilifolia is native to tropical America.

What is the average height of Peperomia cilifolia?

Peperomia cilifolia typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the average lifespan of Peperomia cilifolia?

Peperomia cilifolia has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.

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,