Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
1267448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ham.

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Ind. Occid. : 2 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266786



Common Names

  • Peperomia Spathulata
  • Spathulata Peperomia
  • Spathulata Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia spathulata (also called Baby rubber plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae, native to tropical regions of South America. It is an evergreen perennial with a trailing habit, growing to 15 cm tall and wide, with fleshy, spathulate leaves up to 5 cm long and 1 cm broad. It is typically found in tropical rainforests, growing in moist, humus-rich soils.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia spathulata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia spathulata is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. To propagate by division, divide the rootball into smaller sections and replant each section in a separate pot. To propagate by stem cuttings, take a 3-4 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it develops roots.

Where to Find Peperomia spathulata

Peperomia spathulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Peperomia spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia spathulata?

Peperomia spathulata

What are the common names of Peperomia spathulata?

Spathulate peperomia, Spathulate-leaved peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia spathulata?

Tropical and subtropical moist 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,