Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
1273903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 50: 177 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273241



Common Names

  • Peperomia crassicaulis
  • Crassicaulis Peperomia
  • Crassicaulis Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia crassicaulis (also called the Thick-Stemmed Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are small, oval-shaped and up to 2 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia crassicaulis is used for landscaping and is known for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia crassicaulis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia crassicaulis is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Peperomia crassicaulis

Peperomia crassicaulis is native to Mexico, where it grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft).

Peperomia crassicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia crassicaulis?

Peperomia crassicaulis

What type of plant is Peperomia crassicaulis?

Herb

Where is Peperomia crassicaulis found?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50262427: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.