Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loxensis
ID:
478372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 70 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477704



Common Names

  • Loxensis Peperomia
  • Peperomia Loxensis
  • Loxensis Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia diffusa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper loxense Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galioides nigro-punctulata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia loxensis contracta Henschen [unknown]
  • Peperomia loxensis laxa Henschen [unknown]

Description

Peperomia loxensis (also called Loxa Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped, green leaves with a pointed tip. The flowers are small and white, and they form a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia loxensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia loxensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia loxensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It grows best in bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia loxensis

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

Peperomia loxensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia loxensis?

The ideal temperature for Peperomia loxensis is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Peperomia loxensis need?

Peperomia loxensis needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Peperomia loxensis be watered?

Peperomia loxensis should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once every 7-10 days.

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