Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giralana
ID:
479064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 24: 121 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478396



Common Names

  • Peperomia Giralana
  • Giralana Peperomia
  • Peperomia Giralana Variegata


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Description

Peperomia giralana (also called Giralana 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 giralana 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 giralana 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 giralana 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 giralana

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

Peperomia giralana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia giralana?

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

What is the ideal light for Peperomia giralana?

Peperomia giralana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia giralana?

Water Peperomia giralana 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,