Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicana
ID:
478256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 11: 51 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477588



Common Names

  • Peperomia Jamaicana
  • Jamaicana Peperomia
  • Jamaicana Plant


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Description

Peperomia jamaicana (also called 'Jamaican Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, succulent perennial with a trailing habit. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas. It has thin, light green leaves with a white stripe down the center and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia jamaicana is an ornamental houseplant that is valued for its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used in floral arrangements and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia jamaicana has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in short spikes. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia jamaicana is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. To propagate by stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and place it in moist soil. To propagate by leaf cuttings, cut a leaf into several pieces and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia jamaicana

Peperomia jamaicana can be found in Jamaica.

Peperomia jamaicana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia jamaicana?

Peperomia jamaicana prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Peperomia jamaicana need?

Peperomia jamaicana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia jamaicana?

Water Peperomia jamaicana when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,