Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
478510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) A.Dietr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 153 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477842



Common Names

  • Peperomia Pallida
  • Pallida Peperomia
  • Pallida


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia anderssonii Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia subglabra (Setch.) F.Br. [unknown]
  • Piper pallidum G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pallida anderssonii (Yunck.) Fosberg & Sachet [unknown]

Description

Peperomia pallida (also called 'Silver Ripple' and 'Silverleaf Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent perennial native to Central and South America. It has thick, fleshy, heart-shaped, silver-green leaves with reddish-purple undersides. It produces small, white, spike-like flowers. It grows best in bright, indirect light and prefers well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia pallida 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 pallida is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia pallida 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 pallida

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

Peperomia pallida FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia pallida?

Peperomia pallida prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil is best for Peperomia pallida?

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

How much light does Peperomia pallida need?

Peperomia pallida 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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Albert Gottfried Dietrich (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Dietr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:679325-1: Based on the initial data import