Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
1092477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Piperac. Ecuator. : 156 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091815



Common Names

  • Crispa Peperomia
  • Peperomia Crispa
  • Ripple Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia crispa (also called Curly Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial epiphyte with succulent-like leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has thick, glossy, wavy-edged leaves that are dark green in color and have a velvety texture.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia crispa has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters on long, thin stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia crispa is a tropical perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia crispa

Peperomia crispa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina and Uruguay.

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,

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