Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pitiguayana
ID:
1244863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 55: 169 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244201



Common Names

  • Peperomia pitiguayana
  • Pitiguayan Peperomia
  • Pitiguayan Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia pitiguayana (also called 'Pitiguayan 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 pitiguayana 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 pitiguayana 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 pitiguayana 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 pitiguayana

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

Peperomia pitiguayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia pitiguayana?

Peperomia pitiguayana

What is the common name of Peperomia pitiguayana?

Pitiguayana Peperomia

What type of plant is Peperomia pitiguayana?

Peperomia pitiguayana 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,

References