Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rossii
ID:
480068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle ex Baker f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Christmas Is. : 186 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479400



Common Names

  • Peperomia Rossii
  • Rossii Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia rossii (also called Ross' Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia rossii is an ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and hanging baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia rossii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia rossii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or root and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia rossii

Peperomia rossii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Peperomia rossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia rossii?

Peperomia rossii

What type of plant is Peperomia rossii?

Peperomia rossii is a succulent plant.

Where is Peperomia rossii native to?

Peperomia rossii is native to 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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:679700-1: Based on the initial data import