Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ricaurtensis
ID:
478459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 51: 541 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477791



Common Names

  • Peperomia Ricaurtensis
  • Ricaurtensis Peperomia
  • Ricaurtensis


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Description

Peperomia ricaurtensis (also called Ricaurte Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial succulent with thick, glossy, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical rainforests. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia ricaurtensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. The leaves can be used in salads and other dishes. The plant can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia ricaurtensis 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 ricaurtensis

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

Peperomia ricaurtensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia ricaurtensis?

Peperomia ricaurtensis prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Peperomia ricaurtensis need?

Peperomia ricaurtensis prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia ricaurtensis?

Water Peperomia ricaurtensis when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,