Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
478475

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 155 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477807



Common Names

  • Peperomia Retusa
  • Retusa Peperomia
  • Retusa


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia ukingensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rehmannii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia breeana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia usambarensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia wilmsii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper retusum L.f. [unknown]
  • Peperomia retusa bachmannii (DC.) Düll [unknown]
  • Peperomia bachmannii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia retusa retusa [unknown]
  • Peperomia retusa ciliolata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tenuispica C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ulugurensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia mannii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Peperomia gracilipetiolata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Peperomia subdichotoma De Wild. [unknown]
  • Peperomia retusa mannii (Hook.f.) Düll [unknown]

Description

Peperomia retusa (also called Baby Rubber Plant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia retusa is a popular houseplant, often used for its attractive foliage and bright, colorful flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is known to be drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia retusa has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in short spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia retusa is a terrestrial succulent native to South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the offsets.

Where to Find Peperomia retusa

Peperomia retusa can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Peperomia retusa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia retusa?

Peperomia retusa prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil is best for Peperomia retusa?

Peperomia retusa prefers a well-draining, peat-based potting mix.

How much light does Peperomia retusa need?

Peperomia retusa prefers bright, indirect light.

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