Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
enervis
ID:
479223

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 8: 109 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478555



Common Names

  • Peperomia enervis
  • Enervis Peperomia
  • Limp Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia johnsonii C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia enervis (also called Enervis Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant with fleshy, light 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 enervis 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 enervis 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 enervis 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 enervis

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

Peperomia enervis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia enervis?

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

How much light does Peperomia enervis need?

Peperomia enervis prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia enervis?

Water Peperomia enervis 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,