Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegantifolia
ID:
1093132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. in J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 13, no. 357: 41. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092470



Common Names

  • Peperomia elegantifolia
  • Elegantifolia Peperomia
  • Elegantifolia Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia elegantifolia (also called 'Elegant Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial succulent native to South America. It has thick, fleshy, glossy green leaves with an elegant texture and produces small, white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia elegantifolia is a popular houseplant due to its low maintenance requirements and attractive foliage. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also known to be an effective natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia elegantifolia has small, white flowers with purple stripes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and succulent.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia elegantifolia is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It is best to take cuttings in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Peperomia elegantifolia

Peperomia elegantifolia is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

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-25001222: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.