Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
claytonioides
ID:
483076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1847: 11 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482408



Common Names

  • Peperomia Claytonioides
  • Claytonioides Peperomia
  • Claytonioides's Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia schizostachya Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia sciaphila C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia pinulana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia claytonioides longiscapa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia claytonioides pinulana C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia claytonioides (also called Watermelon 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 claytonioides 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia claytonioides 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 claytonioides 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 claytonioides

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

Peperomia claytonioides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia claytonioides?

Peperomia claytonioides is native to tropical America.

What is the average height of Peperomia claytonioides?

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

What is the average lifespan of Peperomia claytonioides?

Peperomia claytonioides 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,

References