Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hartwegiana
ID:
479013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 425 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478345



Common Names

  • Peperomia Hartwegiana
  • Hartweg's Peperomia
  • Hartwegiana Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia cinerea Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia dolichostachya Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia kunthiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cerastioides Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia subconcava Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia kunthiana puberula Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia psilostachya subobovatilimba C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cerastioides hypericifolia Sodiro [unknown]

Description

Peperomia hartwegiana (also called 'Hartweg's 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 hartwegiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia hartwegiana var. minutifolia Pino & Klopf.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia hartwegiana 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 hartwegiana 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 hartwegiana

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

Peperomia hartwegiana FAQ

What type of soil is best for Peperomia hartwegiana?

Peperomia hartwegiana prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Peperomia hartwegiana need?

Peperomia hartwegiana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Peperomia hartwegiana be watered?

Peperomia hartwegiana 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,