Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufispica
ID:
480087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yunck.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. (São Paulo) 3: 172 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479419



Common Names

  • Peperomia Rufispica
  • Rufispica Peperomia
  • Rufispi Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia rufispica (also called Red-veined Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are deep green in color with red veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia rufispica 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 rufispica 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 rufispica 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 rufispica

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

Peperomia rufispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia rufispica?

Peperomia rufispica

What type of plant is Peperomia rufispica?

Peperomia rufispica is a succulent plant.

Where is Peperomia rufispica native to?

Peperomia rufispica 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,

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