Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ppucu-ppucu
ID:
1093276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 206 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092614



Common Names

  • Peperomia Ppucu-Ppucu
  • Peperomia Ppucu-Ppucu
  • Peperomia Ppucu-Ppucu


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Description

Peperomia ppucu-ppucu (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 glossy surface. It is usually found in dry and shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia ppucu-ppucu is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also known to be a good air purifier, and can help to reduce indoor air pollution. It is also known to be a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia ppucu-ppucu is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia ppucu-ppucu 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 ppucu-ppucu

Peperomia ppucu-ppucu 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,

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