Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hernandiifolia
ID:
479122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 157 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478454



Common Names

  • Peperomia Hernandiifolia
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Piper hernandiifolium Vahl [unknown]
  • Peperomia ciliifera Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ciliifera filipes Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia choroniana puberulenta Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hernandiifolia filipes Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hernandiifolia ciliifera Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia conserta Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hernandiifolia cryptocarpa Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ponthieui Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hernandiifolia calva Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia hernandiifolia (also called Hernandii'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 hernandiifolia 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 hernandiifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia hernandiifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia hernandiifolia

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

Peperomia hernandiifolia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia hernandiifolia?

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

What is the ideal light for Peperomia hernandiifolia?

Peperomia hernandiifolia prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia hernandiifolia?

Water Peperomia hernandiifolia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2557181: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.