Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
1259417

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 167 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258755



Common Names

  • Elliptica Peperomia
  • Peperomia Elliptica
  • Elliptica Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia elliptica (also called the Elliptic Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to the tropical forests of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and a trailing habit. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in lowland rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia elliptica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, as it is able to repel certain types of insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia elliptica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed of Peperomia elliptica is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Peperomia elliptica are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia elliptica can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia elliptica

Peperomia elliptica is found in wet meadows, marshes, bogs, and wet woods in tropical Asia and Africa.

Peperomia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia elliptica?

Peperomia elliptica

What is the common name of Peperomia elliptica?

Radiator Plant

What is the family of Peperomia elliptica?

Piperaceae

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