Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubricaulis
ID:
480071

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 182 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479403



Common Names

  • Peperomia Rubricaulis
  • Rubricaulis Peperomia
  • Rubricaul Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia longiflora Link ex A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper rubricaule Nees [unknown]
  • Piper longiflorum Willd. ex D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pereskiaefolia gaviana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pereskiaefolia rubricaulis Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia rubricaulis (also called Red-stem 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 rubricaulis 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 rubricaulis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia rubricaulis is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Peperomia rubricaulis

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

Peperomia rubricaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia rubricaulis?

Peperomia rubricaulis

What type of plant is Peperomia rubricaulis?

Peperomia rubricaulis is a succulent plant.

Where is Peperomia rubricaulis native to?

Peperomia rubricaulis 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