Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuntzei
ID:
1092532

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
in Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 272. 1898 [28 Sep 1898]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091870



Common Names

  • Peperomia Kuntzei
  • Kuntzei Peperomia
  • Kuntzei's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia kuntzei (also called 'Kuntze's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic herb native to South America. It has succulent, fleshy, dark green leaves with a silvery sheen and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia kuntzei is a small, low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and is a popular choice for terrariums and other indoor containers. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it helps to filter toxins from the air. It is also known to be a good choice for hanging baskets and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia kuntzei are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia kuntzei is a small, evergreen perennial that grows in a rosette shape. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Peperomia kuntzei

Peperomia kuntzei is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas.

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,

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