Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
478218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 4: t. 332 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477550



Common Names

  • Peperomia Lancifolia
  • Lancifolia Peperomia
  • Peperomia Lancifolia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia macrophylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia miradoresiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lancilimba C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia floribunda Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia erasmia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper patulum M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Piper miradorense C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia floribunda macrophylla Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Erasmia floribunda Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia acutifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia calvifolia abrupta Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lancifolia lancifolia [unknown]
  • Peperomia distichophylla Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia lancifolia grandifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia erasmiaeformis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lancifolia erasmiaeformis (Trel.) Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia lancifolia (also called 'Lance-Leaved 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 lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia lancifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia lancifolia is an easy-to-grow epiphytic plant that prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia lancifolia

Peperomia lancifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil and Colombia.

Peperomia lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Peperomia lancifolia

What type of plant is this?

Tropical perennial

How often should I water this plant?

Water 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,

References