Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kimachii
ID:
491166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 72: 264 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490498



Common Names

  • Peperomia kimachii
  • Kimachi's Peperomia
  • Kimachi's Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia kimachii (also called 'Kimachi's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia kimachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia kimachii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia kimachii can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having at least one shoot and some roots. The divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Peperomia kimachii

Peperomia kimachii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Peperomia kimachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia kimachii?

Peperomia kimachii

What is the common name of Peperomia kimachii?

Kimachi's Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia kimachii?

It is native to tropical regions of Asia.

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,