Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grisebachii
ID:
479008

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 382 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478340



Common Names

  • Peperomia Grisebachii
  • Grisebach's Peperomia
  • Gray Ripple Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia floridensis Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia grisebachii (also called 'Grisebach's Peperomia', 'Ripple Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent-like perennial epiphyte with small, round, glossy green leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in humid, tropical forests. It can reach up to 8 inches in height.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia grisebachii is often used as an ornamental houseplant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia grisebachii has small, green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia grisebachii is a small, succulent-like plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia grisebachii

Peperomia grisebachii is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Peperomia grisebachii FAQ

What type of soil is best for Peperomia grisebachii?

Peperomia grisebachii prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Peperomia grisebachii need?

Peperomia grisebachii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Peperomia grisebachii be watered?

Peperomia grisebachii should be watered 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,