Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glazioui
ID:
1092512

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 380 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091850



Common Names

  • Peperomia glazioui
  • Glazioui Peperomia
  • Peperomia Glaziou


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Description

Peperomia glazioui (also called 'Glaziou's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic herb native to South America. It has succulent, fleshy, dark green leaves with a silvery sheen and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia glazioui is a small, low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and is a popular choice for terrariums and other indoor containers. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it helps to filter toxins from the air. It is also known to be a good choice for hanging baskets and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia glazioui has small, white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia glazioui is a small, succulent-like, perennial shrub that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It has fleshy, glossy, dark green leaves with white veins. The flowers are small and white. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia glazioui

Peperomia glazioui is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

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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