Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicatifolia
ID:
1093269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. in J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 76 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092607



Common Names

  • Peperomia Plicatifolia
  • Peperomia Plicatifolia
  • Peperomia Plicatifolia


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Description

Peperomia plicatifolia (also called 'Peperomia', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a succulent stem and ovate leaves with a velvety surface. It is usually found in humid and sunny areas, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia plicatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia plicatifolia has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia plicatifolia is a low-growing, succulent-like plant native to the tropical forests of South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in bright indirect light. It prefers well-draining soil and should be watered when the soil is dry. It is a relatively slow-growing plant and does not need much fertilizer.

Where to Find Peperomia plicatifolia

Peperomia plicatifolia can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25001388: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.