Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnophylla
ID:
479026

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Candollea 1: 363 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478358



Common Names

  • Peperomia Gymnophylla
  • Gymnophylla Peperomia
  • Peperomia Gymnophylla Variegata


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Description

Peperomia gymnophylla (also called 'Gymnophylla 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 gymnophylla 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 gymnophylla has small, greenish-white flowers with a pale yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia gymnophylla 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 gymnophylla

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

Peperomia gymnophylla FAQ

What type of soil is best for Peperomia gymnophylla?

Peperomia gymnophylla prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Peperomia gymnophylla need?

Peperomia gymnophylla prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Peperomia gymnophylla be watered?

Peperomia gymnophylla 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