Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psilostachya
ID:
478399

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Schweiz. Naturf. Ges. 32(2): 9 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477731



Common Names

  • Peperomia psilostachya
  • Radiator Plant
  • Baby Rubber Plant


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia trapezoidalis Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia psilostachya psilostachya [unknown]
  • Peperomia psilostachya glaberrima C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia psilostachya angustifolia C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia psilostachya (also called Smooth Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped, green leaves with a pointed tip. The flowers are small and white, and they form a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia psilostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia psilostachya has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia psilostachya is a tropical plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It grows best in bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia psilostachya

Peperomia psilostachya is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Peperomia psilostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia psilostachya?

Peperomia psilostachya

What is the common name of Peperomia psilostachya?

Psilostachys Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia psilostachya?

Tropical rainforests

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