Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hydnostachya
ID:
1274350

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trel.) Callejas

Source:
tro

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mesoamer. 2(2): 56. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273688



Common Names

  • Peperomia Hydnostachya
  • Furry Peperomia
  • Hydnostachya Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia hydnostachya (also called Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate and pointed, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia hydnostachya is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in terrariums. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia hydnostachya is a small, white to pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia hydnostachya is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation can be done from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia hydnostachya

Peperomia hydnostachya can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Peperomia hydnostachya FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia hydnostachya?

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

What type of soil is best for Peperomia hydnostachya?

Peperomia hydnostachya prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix.

How much light does Peperomia hydnostachya need?

Peperomia hydnostachya prefers bright, indirect light.

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 tro-50265982: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.