Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
478584

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 6. 1: 154.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477916



Common Names

  • Peperomia obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Peperomia
  • Obtusifolia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia macropoda Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia puteolifera Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cuneata Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia gollii Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia emarginata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Piper hemionitidifolium D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper emarginatum Vahl [unknown]
  • Piper obtusifolium L. [unknown]
  • Piper tithymaloides Vahl [unknown]
  • Peperomia magnoliifolia emarginulata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia emarginulata (C.DC.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia emarginata Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia floridana Small [unknown]
  • Peperomia cruciata Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fieldiana Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia obtusifolia [unknown]
  • Peperomia antoni reducta Trel. in Woodson & Schery [unknown]
  • Peperomia bayatana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cuneifolia A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia daiquiriana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia dodecatheontophylla Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia earlei Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hemionitidifolia Ham. [unknown]
  • Peperomia lunana Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper cuneifolium Jacq. [unknown]
  • Piper milleri Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Rhynchophorum obtusifolium (L.) Small [unknown]
  • Rhynchophorum floridanum (Small) Small [unknown]
  • Peperomia valerioi Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia mentiens Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pyrolifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia palmae Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia emarginulata (C.DC.) Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper humile Mill. [unknown]
  • Peperomia peninsularis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia galeottii Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tithymaloides A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia oblongifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia macropoda Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia papyracea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia petiolata Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia floridana (Small) D.B.Ward [unknown]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia parvifolia Dahlst. [deprecated]

Description

Peperomia obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. The leaves are fleshy, ovate-lanceolate, and up to 4 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne in spikes. It grows in shady areas, in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia obtusifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties and is often used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia obtusifolia var. cuneata (Miq.) Griseb.
Peperomia obtusifolia var. alveolata (Trel.) Alain

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia obtusifolia are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia obtusifolia is a tender perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia obtusifolia

Peperomia obtusifolia is native to Central and South America.

Peperomia obtusifolia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia obtusifolia?

Peperomia obtusifolia prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil should I use for Peperomia obtusifolia?

Peperomia obtusifolia prefers a well-draining, peat-based potting mix.

How much light does Peperomia obtusifolia need?

Peperomia obtusifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2556304: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.