Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
479891

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 153 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479223



Common Names

  • Peperomia tenella
  • Delicate Peperomia
  • Tiny Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia palcipila C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia condormiens Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia inaudax Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia sphagnicola Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper tenellum Sw. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium tenellum Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tenella tenella [unknown]
  • Peperomia palcipila longispica C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia tenella (also called 'Fine-Leaved Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia tenella has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia tenella var. glabra C.DC.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia tenella has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia tenella is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is a slower process.

Where to Find Peperomia tenella

Peperomia tenella is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Peperomia tenella FAQ

What type of soil is best for Peperomia tenella?

Peperomia tenella prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia tenella?

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

How much light does Peperomia tenella need?

Peperomia tenella prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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