Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conjugata
ID:
478808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ksu

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 63 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478140



Common Names

  • Conjugate Peperomia
  • Conjugate Radiator Plant
  • Conjugate Emerald Ripple


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Synonyms

  • Piper conjugatum Poir. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia conjugata (also called Conjugate Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia bangrooana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for air purification and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia conjugata is small, white, and has no petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia conjugata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Peperomia conjugata

Peperomia conjugata can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Peperomia conjugata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia conjugata?

Peperomia conjugata

What is the common name of Peperomia conjugata?

Conjugated Peperomia

What is the family of Peperomia conjugata?

Piperaceae

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,