Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanfelipensis
ID:
480036

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC. ex Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 19: 9 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479368



Common Names

  • Oncostylis Truncata
  • Peperomia Rupigaudens
  • Oncostylis Vestita


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Description

Peperomia sanfelipensis (also called 'San Felipe Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1 m in height, with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia sanfelipensis is used as an ornamental houseplant and can be used to purify the air in a home or office environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia sanfelipensis 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 sanfelipensis 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 sanfelipensis

Peperomia sanfelipensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Peperomia sanfelipensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia sanfelipensis?

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

How much light does Peperomia sanfelipensis need?

Peperomia sanfelipensis prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia sanfelipensis?

Water Peperomia sanfelipensis 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-2558770: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.