Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
480056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 65 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479388



Common Names

  • Peperomia Rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia lanjouwii Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia koepperi Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nummularifolia (Sw.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Peperomia bartlettii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia vernouana Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper rotundifolium L. [unknown]
  • Piper nummulariifolium Sw. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia ovata Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia ovata Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium brevipes Benth. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium guayaquillense Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium mexicanum Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium nummularifolium (Sw.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium nummularifolium obcordatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium rotundifolium Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium nummularifolium pilosior Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia subglabrilimba C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia rotundifolia [unknown]
  • Peperomia guayaquilensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nummulariifolia pubescens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia pilosior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia obcordata (Miq.) Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia metapalcoensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia brevipes C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia nummularifolia (Kunth) Stehlé [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia glabrilimba C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rotundifolia obcordata Dahlst. [deprecated]

Description

Peperomia rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant native to South America. It is characterized by its round, fleshy leaves and its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia

Peperomia rotundifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Peperomia rotundifolia FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia rotundifolia?

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

How much light does Peperomia rotundifolia need?

Peperomia rotundifolia prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia rotundifolia?

Water Peperomia rotundifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2558811: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.