Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hylophila
ID:
479105

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Fís.-Geogr. Nac. Costa Rica 9: 176 (1896 publ. 1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478437



Common Names

  • Peperomia Hylophila
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia multifida Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia porschiana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cufodontii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia austini Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fraijanesana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia exuberantifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fraijanesana subrhombica Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fraijanesana san-isidroana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hylophila personata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cufodontisii Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia hylophila (also called Shining Bush Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small, succulent-like plant with thick, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia hylophila is often used as an ornamental houseplant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia hylophila 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 hylophila 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 hylophila

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

Peperomia hylophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia hylophila?

Peperomia hylophila

What is the common name of Peperomia hylophila?

Hylophila Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia hylophila?

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