Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galioides
ID:
479048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 71 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478380



Common Names

  • Peperomia Galioides
  • Galioides Peperomia
  • Peperomia Galioides Variegata


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia muscisedens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia dendroides Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia dendromorphis Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia jamesonii Regel [unknown]
  • Peperomia longispica Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia redondoana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia oblongifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia okarana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia brachyiula Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia agapatensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia amphoterophylla Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia apoda Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia anisophylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia artatiflora Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia guayabillosana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia granata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia garrapatilla Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galiifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia gallitoensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia distractiflora Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper galioides Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia trullifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia san-buenaventurana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia subcorymbosa Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia suaveolens Ham. [unknown]
  • Peperomia chillonensis Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ceapanana Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Piper suaveolens Desf. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides longifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides saxicola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides aromatica C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides minutifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia inaequalifolia galioides (Kunth) Pino [unknown]
  • Peperomia melanosticta Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides aprica Henschen [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides umbrosa Henschen [unknown]
  • Peperomia amphoterophylla glutineofructa Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides galioides [unknown]
  • Peperomia menkeana Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides menkeana (Miq.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia medianiana Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia galioides (also called Galioides Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Colombia and typically grows in humid, shady areas. It is a small, clumping plant with short, oval-shaped leaves that are green with a red or purple underside.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia galioides is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants and other toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia galioides has small white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia galioides is a low-growing, succulent perennial native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. Propagation can be done by stem or leaf cuttings, or by division of the root ball.

Where to Find Peperomia galioides

Peperomia galioides is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests. It is available from nurseries and online retailers.

Peperomia galioides FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia galioides?

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

What kind of light does Peperomia galioides need?

Peperomia galioides prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia galioides?

Water Peperomia galioides when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch.

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