Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptostachya
ID:
478233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 96 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477565



Common Names

  • Peperomia Leptostachya
  • Leptostachya Peperomia
  • Leptostachya Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia moerenhouti C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia insularum Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia kyimbilana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia candollei St.John [unknown]
  • Peperomia brachytrichoides Engl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Piper australe A.Cunn. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda leptostachya (Hooker & Arn.) Düll [unknown]
  • Peperomia arabica Decne. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia caffra E.Mey. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda floribunda (Miq.) H.Huber [unknown]
  • Peperomia sui T.T.Lin & S.Y.Lu [unknown]
  • Peperomia baueriana brisbaniana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia leptostachya laxiflora Miq. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia leptostachya (also called 'Thin-Stemmed 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 leptostachya is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia leptostachya is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Peperomia leptostachya

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

Peperomia leptostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Peperomia leptostachya

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2555771: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.