Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perherbacea
ID:
478662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 325 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477994



Common Names

  • Perherbacea Peperomia
  • Perherbacea Ripple Peperomia
  • Perherbacea Ripple Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia perherbacea oligocenica Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia perherbacea picachoana Trel. [deprecated]

Description

Peperomia perherbacea (also called 'Herbaceous Peperomia' and 'Herbaceous 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. It grows best in bright, indirect light and prefers well-draining soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia perherbacea 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 perherbacea 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 perherbacea 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 perherbacea

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

Peperomia perherbacea FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia perherbacea?

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

What is the ideal light level for Peperomia perherbacea?

Peperomia perherbacea prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Peperomia perherbacea?

Peperomia perherbacea prefers moderate to high humidity levels.

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,