Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lignescens
ID:
478208

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 137 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477540



Common Names

  • Peperomia Lignescens
  • Lignescens Peperomia
  • Peperomia Lignescens Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia jilotepequeana Trel. & Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia carlosiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia carthaginensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lignescens subcuneilimba Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lignescens carthaginensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lanceolatopeltata carlosiana (C.DC.) Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia lignescens (also called 'Woody Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, succulent perennial with a woody stem and a trailing habit. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, shady areas. It has thin, dark green leaves with a white stripe down the center and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia lignescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia lignescens 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 lignescens 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 lignescens

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

Peperomia lignescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Peperomia lignescens

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,

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