Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
480094

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 175 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479426



Common Names

  • Peperomia Stellata
  • Stellata Peperomia
  • Stella Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Troxirum stellatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Peperomia turfosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rhomboides Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Piper stellatum Sw. [unknown]
  • Peperomia stellata marchii C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia stellata (also called Star Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that are deep green in color with red veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia stellata is an ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and hanging baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia stellata 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 stellata is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Peperomia stellata

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

Peperomia stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia stellata?

Peperomia stellata

What type of plant is Peperomia stellata?

Peperomia stellata is a succulent plant.

Where is Peperomia stellata native to?

Peperomia stellata 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,