Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hendersonensis
ID:
479114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 143: 16 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478446



Common Names

  • Peperomia Hendersonensis
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia hendersonensis (also called Henderson's Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small, succulent-like plant with thick, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia hendersonensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia hendersonensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia hendersonensis is a tropical perennial plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Place the cuttings in moist soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Peperomia hendersonensis

Peperomia hendersonensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Peperomia hendersonensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia hendersonensis?

Peperomia hendersonensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Peperomia hendersonensis?

Peperomia hendersonensis prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia hendersonensis?

Water Peperomia hendersonensis 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,