Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columnaris
ID:
1095043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutchison ex Pino & Klopf.

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 11: 103 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094381



Common Names

  • Peperomia columnaris
  • Columnar Peperomia
  • Columnar Piper


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Description

Peperomia columnaris (also called Columnar Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the family Piperaceae. It has succulent-like, thick, glossy, dark green leaves with a red underside. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in humid, shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia columnaris is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a houseplant. The leaves of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which can be used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia columnaris are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia columnaris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Peperomia columnaris

Peperomia columnaris is native to Central America, particularly in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25004491: Based on the initial data import
Paul Clifford Hutchison (1924-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutchison' in the authors string.
Guillermo Pino (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pino' in the authors string.
Olivier Klopfenstein: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klopf.' in the authors string.