Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subvillicaulis
ID:
1093337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. in J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 13, no. 357: 99. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001092675



Common Names

  • Subvillicaulis Peperomia
  • Peperomia subvillicaulis
  • Subvillicaulis Piperomia


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Description

Peperomia subvillicaulis (also called 'Finger Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent, perennial plant with a rosette of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves and short spikes of white flowers. Native to Central and South America, it grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia subvillicaulis is an attractive, easy-care houseplant with bright green foliage. It is often used as a ground cover in the garden, or in a terrarium or vivarium. It is also used in floral arrangements and as an accent plant in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia subvillicaulis is small and white with a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round with a brownish color. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia subvillicaulis is a low-growing, creeping plant with succulent leaves. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in moist soil. The cuttings will root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia subvillicaulis

Peperomia subvillicaulis is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady areas of the forest.

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 tro-25001474: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.