Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallidibacca
ID:
478535

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 763 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477867



Common Names

  • Peperomia Pallidibacca
  • Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata
  • Peperomia Obtusifolia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia ramosii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia panaiana C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia pallidibacca (also called Pale-bracted Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent shrub native to Brazil. 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 pallidibacca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. The leaves can be used in salads and other dishes. The plant can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia pallidibacca is a small, greenish-white, and inconspicuous spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia pallidibacca 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 pallidibacca

Peperomia pallidibacca is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in humid, tropical forests.

Peperomia pallidibacca FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia pallidibacca?

The optimal temperature for Peperomia pallidibacca is between 15-24°C (59-75°F).

What is the optimal light for Peperomia pallidibacca?

Peperomia pallidibacca prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal soil for Peperomia pallidibacca?

Peperomia pallidibacca prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

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,