Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabella
ID:
479065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 156 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478397



Common Names

  • Peperomia Glabella
  • Glabella Peperomia
  • Peperomia Glabella Variegata


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia martinicensis Trel. ex Stehlé [unknown]
  • Peperomia macorisiana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia maleuvreana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia quadrivii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nigrescens Stehlé [unknown]
  • Peperomia longiacuminata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia linatifolia Rich. ex C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pololensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia balineorum Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia atropunctata Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper glabellum Sw. [unknown]
  • Peperomia thionvilleana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia taylorii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rubefacta Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia wilsonii Stehlé [unknown]
  • Peperomia caulibarbis Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabella nervulosa (C.DC.) Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rubefacta reducta Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rubefacta cangrejalana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia melanostigma nervulosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia chagalana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia sublaxiflora C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia sintenisii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabella glabella [unknown]
  • Micropiper melanostigma Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia brachyphylla (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia caulibarbis brachyphylla (A.Dietr.) Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia conjungens Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia flagellispica Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fuscociliata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabella brachyphylla (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabella melanostigma Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia leucandra Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lineatipila A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lineatipila mogotana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia melanostigma Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia percuneata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia similis Britton [unknown]
  • Peperomia trinervis brachyphylla (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nigropunctata Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia caulibarbis jimenesana C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia jimenesana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia melanostigma glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabella nigropunctata Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Piper scandens Sw. [unknown]
  • Peperomia buchii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabella caulibarbis Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Peperomia glabella eustatiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia melanostigma angustifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia velloziana polysticta Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia caulibarbis brachyphylla (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Dahlst. [deprecated]
  • Peperomia buchii macrostachya Trel. [deprecated]
  • Peperomia glabella jimenesana C.DC. [deprecated]
  • Peperomia brachyphylla (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Sweet [deprecated]

Description

Peperomia glabella (also called Glabella 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 glabella 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia glabella var. nudipetiolata Trel. & Yunck.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia glabella 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 glabella 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 glabella

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

Peperomia glabella FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia glabella?

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

What is the ideal light for Peperomia glabella?

Peperomia glabella prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia glabella?

Water Peperomia glabella 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2557071: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.