Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punicea
ID:
1264386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 33(2): 135 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263724



Common Names

  • Peperomia Punicea
  • Peperomia Ripple
  • Ripple Peperomia


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Uses & Benefits

Peperomia punicea is used as a houseplant to add texture and color to indoor spaces. It is also used as a groundcover in outdoor gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia punicea has small, red flowers with white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia punicea is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Peperomia punicea

Peperomia punicea is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Peperomia punicea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia punicea?

Peperomia punicea

What is the common name of Peperomia punicea?

Punicea peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia punicea?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

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,