Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymbifolia
ID:
1286790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pino

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Peperomias Cajamarca : 15 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286128



Common Names

  • Cushion Peperomia
  • Peperomia cymbifolia
  • Cushion Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia cymbifolia (also called Fan-Leaf Peperomia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves, reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia cymbifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia cymbifolia var. goodspeedii Pino & Cieza

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia cymbifolia are small and greenish-white, with a yellowish center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia cymbifolia is a succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Peperomia cymbifolia

Peperomia cymbifolia is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, wet grasslands, and along streams and rivers. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Peperomia cymbifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia cymbifolia?

Peperomia cymbifolia is native to South America.

What is the size of Peperomia cymbifolia?

Peperomia cymbifolia is a small, succulent plant that grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the water requirement of Peperomia cymbifolia?

Peperomia cymbifolia requires occasional watering during the growing season.

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,