Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
510626

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mathieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 83 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509958



Common Names

  • Peperomia Sagittata
  • Sagittata Peperomia
  • Sagittata


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Description

Peperomia sagittata (also called Arrow-Leaf Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It has thick, fleshy, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia sagittata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia sagittata is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia sagittata can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia sagittata

Peperomia sagittata can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Peperomia sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia sagittata?

Peperomia sagittata

What are the common names of Peperomia sagittata?

Arrowhead Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia sagittata?

Tropical montane forests

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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