Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perlongispica
ID:
1244862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 27: 277 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244200



Common Names

  • Peperomia perlongispica
  • Long-spiked Peperomia
  • Long-spiked Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia perlongispica (also called 'Long-Spiked Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent-like plant with thick, glossy, green leaves. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia perlongispica is an ornamental houseplant with attractive foliage and is used to decorate homes and offices. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia perlongispica is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia perlongispica is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid place. The cutting should root in about two weeks. Once the roots have developed, the cutting can be transplanted to its permanent location.

Where to Find Peperomia perlongispica

Peperomia perlongispica is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Peperomia perlongispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia perlongispica?

Peperomia perlongispica

What is the common name of Peperomia perlongispica?

Perlongispica Peperomia

What type of plant is Peperomia perlongispica?

Peperomia perlongispica is an evergreen perennial.

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,

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