Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
circinnata
ID:
483070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Gewächsk. 1(3): 64 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482402



Common Names

  • Peperomia Circinnata
  • Circinnata Peperomia
  • Circinnata's Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Piper circinnatum Schult. [unknown]
  • Peperomia desfontainesii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia circinnata circinnata [unknown]
  • Piper circulare Desf. ex C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia circularis Hensch. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cyclophylla parvifolia C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia circinnata (also called Circinnate Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the mountains of western Mexico. It is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 cm diameter. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky soils in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia circinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia circinnata var. orbicularis (C.DC.) Yunck.
Peperomia circinnata var. parvifolia C.DC.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia circinnata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia circinnata is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Peperomia circinnata

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

Peperomia circinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia circinnata?

Peperomia circinnata

What is the common name of Peperomia circinnata?

Circinate peperomia

Where is Peperomia circinnata found?

It is found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,