Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kusaiensis
ID:
478268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hosok.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 25: 120 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477600



Common Names

  • Peperomia Kusaiensis
  • Kusaiensis Peperomia
  • Kusaiensis Plant


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Description

Peperomia kusaiensis (also called Kusaiensis Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in moist soils and is found in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia kusaiensis 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 kusaiensis has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia kusaiensis is a small, succulent plant with fleshy leaves and stems. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia kusaiensis

Peperomia kusaiensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Peperomia kusaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia kusaiensis?

Peperomia kusaiensis

What is the common name of Peperomia kusaiensis?

Kusai Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia kusaiensis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast 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,