Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puberulibacca
ID:
1093282

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 260 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092620



Common Names

  • Peperomia Puberulibacca
  • Peperomia Puberulibacca
  • Peperomia Puberulibacca


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Description

Peperomia puberulibacca (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 humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia puberulibacca 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia puberulibacca var. atricha Trel. in J.F.Macbr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia puberulibacca has small, white flowers with purple-brown stripes. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia puberulibacca 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 puberulibacca

Peperomia puberulibacca 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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