Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emarginella
ID:
479231

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 437 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478563



Common Names

  • Peperomia emarginella
  • Emarginella Peperomia
  • Toothed Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Piper emarginellum Sw. ex Wikstr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia emarginella glabrior C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium exile Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia andinacea C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia delicatissima Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia delicatissima venusta Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia emarginella ovalis Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia exilis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Peperomia minima C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia emarginella glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia emarginella exilis (Miq.) Stehlé [unknown]

Description

Peperomia emarginella (also called Emarginella Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant with fleshy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia emarginella is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia emarginella has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fruity scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like form.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia emarginella is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia emarginella

Peperomia emarginella is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.

Peperomia emarginella FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia emarginella?

Peperomia emarginella prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Peperomia emarginella need?

Peperomia emarginella prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia emarginella?

Water Peperomia emarginella when the top inch of soil is dry.

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