Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
479100

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 168 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478432



Common Names

  • Peperomia Humilis
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia questeliana Stehlé & Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia mornicola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lentibacca C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ramosa Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pilipeduncula Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hirsutifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia johnstonii Trel. in Standl. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia humilis (also called 'Dwarf Peperomia' or 'Pincushion Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia humilis 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 humilis has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia humilis 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 humilis

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

Peperomia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia humilis?

Peperomia humilis

What is the common name of Peperomia humilis?

Dwarf Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia humilis?

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,