Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fendleriana
ID:
479198

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 460 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478530



Common Names

  • Peperomia Fendleriana
  • Fendler's Peperomia
  • Fendleriana Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia fendleriana (also called Fendler's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia fendleriana 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 fendleriana has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with long, thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia fendleriana is an easy-to-grow houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia fendleriana

Peperomia fendleriana is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in nurseries or online.

Peperomia fendleriana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia fendleriana?

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

How much light does Peperomia fendleriana need?

Peperomia fendleriana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia fendleriana?

Water Peperomia fendleriana 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