Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
1264484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 551, fig. 482. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263822





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Description

Peperomia fragilis (also called 'Fragile Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Colombia. It has fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy sheen, and grows in dense clusters. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia fragilis is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It is often used as a groundcover in gardens and can be used to create a tropical look. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties. It is also a popular choice for terrariums and vivariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia fragilis has small, star-shaped flowers and tiny, black seeds. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia fragilis is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Peperomia fragilis

Peperomia fragilis is native to Colombia and can be found in areas with tropical climates, such as the Andes Mountains.

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,

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