Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
1264362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
tro

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(II): 545 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263700



Common Names

  • Peperomia Dichotoma
  • Forked Peperomia
  • Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia dichotoma (also called Forked Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent perennial with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. It has dark green foliage and red stems. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia dichotoma has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and green with round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia dichotoma is a low-growing, succulent plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted. To propagate by leaf cuttings, take a leaf cutting and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Peperomia dichotoma

Peperomia dichotoma is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Peperomia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia dichotoma?

Peperomia dichotoma

What is the common name of Peperomia dichotoma?

Dichotoma peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia dichotoma?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of 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,

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