Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequalifolia
ID:
479096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 30 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478428



Common Names

  • Peperomia Inaequalifolia
  • Radiator Plant
  • Pincushion Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia limaensis Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pseudogalapagensis Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ramulosa Andersson [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusilimba C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia atocongona Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galapagensis Hook.f. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia flagelliformis Hook.f. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia snodgrassii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper aromaticum Willd. [unknown]
  • Peperomia chrysotricha Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper inaequalifolium Vahl [unknown]
  • Peperomia galapagensis ramulosa (Andersson) Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia inaequalifolia (also called Inequal-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 inaequalifolia 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 inaequalifolia 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 inaequalifolia 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 inaequalifolia

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

Peperomia inaequalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia inaequalifolia?

Peperomia inaequalifolia

What is the common name of Peperomia inaequalifolia?

Uneven-leaved Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia inaequalifolia?

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-2557131: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.