Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpa
ID:
478522

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 377 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477854



Common Names

  • Peperomia Oxycarpa
  • Oxycarpa Peperomia
  • Oxycarpa


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Description

Peperomia oxycarpa (also called Emerald Ripple Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has thick, succulent, oval-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and a bright green color. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia oxycarpa is a popular houseplant, often used for its attractive foliage and bright, colorful flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is known to be drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia oxycarpa is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia oxycarpa is a slow-growing, succulent-like plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia oxycarpa

Peperomia oxycarpa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Peperomia oxycarpa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia oxycarpa?

Peperomia oxycarpa prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Peperomia oxycarpa need?

Peperomia oxycarpa prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia oxycarpa?

Water Peperomia oxycarpa 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,