Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oliveri
ID:
478569

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Florence & W.L.Wagner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 18: 265 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477901



Common Names

  • Peperomia Oliveri
  • Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata
  • Peperomia Obtusifolia


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Description

Peperomia oliveri (also called Oliver's 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 oliveri 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia oliveri 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 oliveri 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 oliveri

Peperomia oliveri is native to Central and South America.

Peperomia oliveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia oliveri?

Peperomia oliveri

How often should I water Peperomia oliveri?

Water Peperomia oliveri when the soil is dry to the touch.

How much sunlight does Peperomia oliveri need?

Peperomia oliveri 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

Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993203-1: Based on the initial data import