Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lifuana
ID:
478291

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 61: 632 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477623



Common Names

  • Peperomia lifuana
  • Lifu Peperomia
  • Lifu's Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia lifuana (also called Lifu Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with succulent-like foliage. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows in the understory. It has thick, glossy, heart-shaped leaves that are green on top and purple underneath.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia lifuana 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 lifuana has small, white flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia lifuana is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia lifuana

Peperomia lifuana can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Peperomia lifuana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia lifuana?

Peperomia lifuana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil does Peperomia lifuana prefer?

Peperomia lifuana prefers a well-draining, peat-based soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

How much light does Peperomia lifuana need?

Peperomia lifuana prefers bright, indirect light.

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,