Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santahelenae
ID:
1094075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 9 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001093413



Common Names

  • Peperomia santahelenae
  • Santa Helena Peperomia
  • Santa Helena Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia santahelenae (also called Santa Helena Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant with thick, waxy, green leaves and short stems. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia santahelenae is a popular houseplant because of its attractive foliage and ease of care. It can be used as a ground cover in shady areas of the garden, or as an ornamental accent in containers. The leaves can be used in salads, soups, and other dishes for a mild peppery flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia santahelenae has small, greenish-white flowers, which are borne in dense, round heads. The flowers are surrounded by four to six green bracts. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia santahelenae is a small, evergreen, succulent-like plant that grows up to 15 cm in height. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings of about 10 cm in length and place them in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright spot and water regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia santahelenae

Peperomia santahelenae is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

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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