Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
1264373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 169 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263711



Common Names

  • Peperomia Riparia
  • Riparian Peperomia
  • Watermelon Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia riparia (also called Watermelon Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial succulent with a creeping habit. It has thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves with red stems. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia riparia 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 riparia has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a single true leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia riparia is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Peperomia riparia

Peperomia riparia is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Peperomia riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia riparia?

Peperomia riparia

What is the common name of Peperomia riparia?

Riparia peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia riparia?

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,

References