Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
478460

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Candollea 1: 407 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477792



Common Names

  • Peperomia Ridleyi
  • Ridleyi Peperomia
  • Ridleyi


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia ridleyi 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 ridleyi

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

Peperomia ridleyi FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia ridleyi?

Peperomia ridleyi prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Peperomia ridleyi need?

Peperomia ridleyi prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia ridleyi?

Water Peperomia ridleyi 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,