Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heyneana
ID:
1094714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 123 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001094052



Common Names

  • Peperomia heyneana
  • Heyneana Peperomia
  • Heyne's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia heyneana (also called Heyne's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial succulent plant of the Piperaceae family. It has a creeping habit and small, fleshy, green leaves with a waxy texture. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is typically found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia heyneana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia heyneana are small, white in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and contain a single seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia heyneana is a tropical perennial that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by stem or leaf cuttings. Place the cuttings in moist soil and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Peperomia heyneana

Peperomia heyneana is found in tropical forests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama.

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,