Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colossina
ID:
483024

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Candollea 1: 383 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482356



Common Names

  • Colossal Peperomia
  • Giant Peperomia
  • Giant Baby Rubber Plant


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Description

Peperomia colossina (also called Colossal Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia colossina 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

Peperomia colossina flowers are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia colossina 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 colossina

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

Peperomia colossina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia colossina?

Peperomia colossina

What is the common name of Peperomia colossina?

Colossal Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia colossina?

Peperomia colossina is native to Central and South America.

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,