Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
479178

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 128 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478510



Common Names

  • Peperomia Decumbens
  • Decumbent Peperomia
  • Decumbens Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia decumbens (also called 'Creeping Peperomia' or 'Creeping Radiator Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia decumbens is used in traditional medicine for treating skin problems, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia decumbens has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia decumbens is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Place the cuttings in moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Peperomia decumbens

Peperomia decumbens can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Peperomia decumbens FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia decumbens?

Peperomia decumbens prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Peperomia decumbens?

Peperomia decumbens prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia decumbens?

Water Peperomia decumbens when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,