Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilicaulis
ID:
1264364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 162 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263702



Common Names

  • Peperomia Gracilicaulis
  • Slender Stem Peperomia
  • Rattlesnake Plant


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Description

Peperomia gracilicaulis (also called Slender-Stemmed Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent perennial with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. It has dark green foliage and red stems. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia gracilicaulis is used as a houseplant to add texture and color to indoor spaces. It is also used as a groundcover in outdoor gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia gracilicaulis is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, oval, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia gracilicaulis is a low-growing, succulent plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted. To propagate by leaf cuttings, take a leaf cutting and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Peperomia gracilicaulis

Peperomia gracilicaulis is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Peperomia gracilicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia gracilicaulis?

Peperomia gracilicaulis

What is the common name of Peperomia gracilicaulis?

Gracilicaulis peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia gracilicaulis?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

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