Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delascioi
ID:
479184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 40: 294 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478516



Common Names

  • Peperomia Delascioi
  • Delascio's Peperomia
  • Delascioi Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia delascioi (also called 'Delascio's Peperomia' or 'Delascio's 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 delascioi is used in traditional medicine for treating wounds, boils, and ulcers. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia delascioi 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 delascioi 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 delascioi

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

Peperomia delascioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia delascioi?

Peperomia delascioi

What type of plant is Peperomia delascioi?

It is an evergreen perennial

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia delascioi?

It is native to Central and 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