Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fournieri
ID:
1274347

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 42 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273685



Common Names

  • Peperomia Fourneri
  • Fourneri Peperomia
  • Fourneri


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Description

Peperomia fournieri (also called 'Fournier's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has thick, fleshy leaves with a waxy, glossy texture. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia fournieri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in terrariums. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia fournieri is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia fournieri is an evergreen perennial native to Madagascar. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia fournieri

Peperomia fournieri can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Peperomia fournieri FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia fournieri?

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

What type of soil is best for Peperomia fournieri?

Peperomia fournieri prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix.

How much light does Peperomia fournieri need?

Peperomia fournieri prefers bright, indirect light.

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