Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
479081

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 412 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478413



Common Names

  • Peperomia Hirta
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia nummularia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blepharilepida Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia costaricensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia antillarum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia guttulatissima Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia disparifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fimbribractea Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia flagitans Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tenuinervis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia siguaneana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fimbribractea sparsipila Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hirta glaberrima Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia hirta (also called Hirta Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Colombia and typically grows in humid, shady areas. It is a small, clumping plant with short, oval-shaped leaves that are green with a red or purple underside.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia hirta is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants and other toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia hirta has small white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia hirta is a low-growing, succulent perennial native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. Propagation can be done by stem or leaf cuttings, or by division of the root ball.

Where to Find Peperomia hirta

Peperomia hirta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Peperomia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia hirta?

Peperomia hirta

What is the common name of Peperomia hirta?

Hairy Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia hirta?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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