Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distachyos
ID:
1412973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) A.Dietr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 6. 1: 156. 1831

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425438



Common Names

  • Peperomia distachyos
  • Two-Spiked Peperomia
  • Distachyos Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia distachyos (also called Spreading Peperomia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia distachyos is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia distachyos are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia distachyos is a tropical plant which is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by stem cuttings. The stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Peperomia distachyos

Peperomia distachyos is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and rocky habitats.

Peperomia distachyos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia distachyos?

Peperomia distachyos

What is the common name of Peperomia distachyos?

Coral Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia distachyos?

Tropical rainforest

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:678465-1: Based on the initial data import