Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
480102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 402 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479434



Common Names

  • Peperomia Spruceana
  • Spruceana Peperomia
  • Sprucea Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia spruceana (also called Spruce Peperomia, or Silver Ripple Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, silver-green leaves with scalloped edges and white veins. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia spruceana is used as an ornamental houseplant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce fever and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia spruceana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia spruceana is a low-maintenance houseplant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. To propagate, cut a stem just below a node and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Peperomia spruceana can also be propagated by division. When repotting, carefully divide the root ball into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot.

Where to Find Peperomia spruceana

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

Peperomia spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia spruceana?

Peperomia spruceana

What type of plant is Peperomia spruceana?

Peperomia spruceana is a succulent plant.

Where is Peperomia spruceana native to?

Peperomia spruceana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2558897: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.