Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guarujana
ID:
478999

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 471 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478331



Common Names

  • Peperomia guarujana
  • Guaruja Peperomia
  • Guaruja's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia guarujana (also called 'Guarujá Peperomia', 'Pincushion Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent-like perennial epiphyte with long, thin, 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 guarujana is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown indoors. It is also used in terrariums and dish gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia guarujana 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 guarujana 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 guarujana

Peperomia guarujana is native to Brazil.

Peperomia guarujana FAQ

What type of soil is best for Peperomia guarujana?

Peperomia guarujana prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Peperomia guarujana need?

Peperomia guarujana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Peperomia guarujana be watered?

Peperomia guarujana 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,

References