Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvibractea
ID:
478670

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Candollea 2: 189 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478002



Common Names

  • Parvibractea Peperomia
  • Small-bracted Peperomia
  • Small-bracted Plant


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia parvibractea 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 flowers of Peperomia parvibractea are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia parvibractea is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Where to Find Peperomia parvibractea

Peperomia parvibractea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Peperomia parvibractea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia parvibractea?

Peperomia parvibractea

What is the common name of Peperomia parvibractea?

Small-bracted Peperomia

What are the growing conditions for Peperomia parvibractea?

Peperomia parvibractea prefers bright indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining 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,