Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ticunhuayana
ID:
1094516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 55: 170 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001093854



Common Names

  • Peperomia ticunhuayana
  • Ticunhuayana Peperomia
  • Ticunhuayana Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia ticunhuayana (also called 'Ticunhuayana Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent herb with short, thick, fleshy stems and leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of South America and is found in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia ticunhuayana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia ticunhuayana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have round, succulent leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia ticunhuayana can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Peperomia ticunhuayana

Peperomia ticunhuayana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. It can also be found in Guatemala and El Salvador.

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,

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