Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraphylla
ID:
479885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 97 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479217



Common Names

  • Peperomia tetraphylla
  • Four-leaved Peperomia
  • Four-lobed Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Micropiper pusillum Miq. [unknown]
  • Troxirum reflexum Raf. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa (L.f.) A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia novae-zelandiae Colenso [unknown]
  • Peperomia aemula (Endl.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia affinis Domin ex F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Peperomia baturiteana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fontinalis A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper fontinale Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tacuariana Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper aemulum Endl. [unknown]
  • Piper reflexum L.f. [unknown]
  • Piper saxatile Wall. [unknown]
  • Piper tetraphyllum G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa americana Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia opaca ciliata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia parvula Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia diehliana Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia quaternata Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia americana (Miq.) Herter [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa americana Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa enervulosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa capensis (Miq.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa tenuipes C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa angustifolia C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia cartagoana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa subemarginulata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia subemarginulata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa americana (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa americana Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tetraphylla sinensis (C.DC.) P.S.Chen & P.C.Zhu [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa sinensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tetraphylla tetraphylla [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa valantoides (Miq.) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa robustior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa argentina C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tetraphylla valantoides (Miq.) Yunck. [unknown]
  • Piper pusillum Blume [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa capensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tetraphylla protractifolia Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia valantoides Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia berroi Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa brevipes Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa longipes Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa argentina C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa coriacea C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa opaca C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa pallida C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa robustior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia reflexa rotundilimba C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tetraphylla americana (Miq.) Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia tetraphylla (also called Four-Leaved 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 four leaflets and a red stem. It is found in humid forests, usually on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia tetraphylla 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 tetraphylla var. piedadeana (C.DC.) Yunck.
Peperomia tetraphylla var. tenera (Miq.) Yunck.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia tetraphylla is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia tetraphylla 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 tetraphylla

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

Peperomia tetraphylla FAQ

What are the common names of Peperomia tetraphylla?

The common names of Peperomia tetraphylla are four-leaved peperomia and four-leaved radiator plant.

What is the native range of Peperomia tetraphylla?

Peperomia tetraphylla is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

What are the uses of Peperomia tetraphylla?

Peperomia tetraphylla is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

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-2558494: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.