Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilaloensis
ID:
479102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Piperac. Ecuator. , Nuev. Ad.: 9 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478434



Common Names

  • Peperomia Ilaloensis
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia inaequalifolia emarginata C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia ilaloensis (also called 'Ilalo Peperomia' or 'Ilalo Radiator Plant', 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 ilaloensis 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 ilaloensis 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 ilaloensis 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 ilaloensis

Peperomia ilaloensis can be found in Ecuador.

Peperomia ilaloensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia ilaloensis?

Peperomia ilaloensis

What is the common name of Peperomia ilaloensis?

Ilalo Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia ilaloensis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2557139: Based on the initial data import
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.