Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denticularis
ID:
1249762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahl

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249100



Common Names

  • Peperomia Denticularis
  • Finger Peperomia
  • Ripple Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia denticularis (also called Denticularis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia denticularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia denticularis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of Peperomia denticularis are small, green, and have a succulent-like texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia denticularis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their final positions in the autumn. Division in spring is also possible. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position.

Where to Find Peperomia denticularis

Peperomia denticularis is native to Mexico.

Peperomia denticularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia denticularis?

Peperomia denticularis

What type of plant is Peperomia denticularis?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Peperomia denticularis native to?

It is native to Mexico.

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-50148774: Based on the initial data import
Anders Dahl (1751-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahl' in the authors string.