Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subroseispica
ID:
479929

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 39: 165 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479261



Common Names

  • Peperomia subroseispica
  • Subroseispica Peperomia
  • Sub-rose-spiked Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia flexuosa Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia subroseispica (also called Subroseispica Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic herb native to tropical regions of South America. It has succulent-like, dark green leaves with wavy margins and a red stem. It is found in humid forests, usually on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia subroseispica are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia subroseispica is a small, succulent, perennial plant that is easy to grow indoors. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It is also known as the 'Lipstick Plant' due to its bright red flowers.

Where to Find Peperomia subroseispica

Peperomia subroseispica is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Peperomia subroseispica FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia subroseispica?

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

How much light does Peperomia subroseispica need?

Peperomia subroseispica prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia subroseispica?

Water Peperomia subroseispica 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,