Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
479089

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 165 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478421



Common Names

  • Peperomia Hispidula
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Piper hispidulum Sw. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium hispidulum Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pilinervia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia perhispidula C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hispidula perhispidula C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia woodsonii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia skutchii Trel. & Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hispidula hispidula [unknown]
  • Peperomia hispidula ellipticifolia Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia perhispidula perhispidula [unknown]
  • Peperomia barbensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hispidula barbensis Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia barbensis alajuelana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hispidula swartziana Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia perhispidula glabrescens Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia hispidula (also called Rough-Leaf Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia hispidula 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia hispidula var. sellowiana Dahlst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia hispidula has small, greenish-white flowers with a pale yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia hispidula is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia hispidula

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

Peperomia hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia hispidula?

Peperomia hispidula

What is the common name of Peperomia hispidula?

Hairy Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia hispidula?

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