Peperomia pugnicaudex - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pugnicaudex
ID:
750751
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pino
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 167 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750084
Common Names
- Peperomia pugnicaudex
- Pugnicaudex Peperomia
- Pugnicaudex Peperomia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peperomia pugnicaudex (also called 'Pug-tailed Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic herb native to tropical rainforests in South America. It has thick, succulent leaves with a pug-tail shape, and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia pugnicaudex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peperomia pugnicaudex is white or pink in color and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peperomia pugnicaudex is a small, evergreen perennial herb that is native to Peru. It prefers partial shade to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C (65-72°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Peperomia pugnicaudex
Peperomia pugnicaudex can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Peperomia pugnicaudex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia pugnicaudex?
Peperomia pugnicaudex
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia pugnicaudex?
Peperomia pugnicaudex is native to Peru.
What are the characteristics of Peperomia pugnicaudex?
Peperomia pugnicaudex is a small herbaceous perennial with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.
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
Guillermo Pino (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112535-1: Based on the initial data import