Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teysmannii
ID:
479909

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Candollea 1: 327 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479241



Common Names

  • Peperomia teysmannii
  • Teysmann's Peperomia
  • Teysmannii Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia teysmannii (also called 'Teysmann's 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 teysmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia teysmannii are small and inconspicuous, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia teysmannii 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 teysmannii

Peperomia teysmannii can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Peperomia teysmannii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia teysmannii?

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

How much light does Peperomia teysmannii need?

Peperomia teysmannii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia teysmannii?

Water Peperomia teysmannii 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,