Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tlapacoyoensis
ID:
1318872

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 376 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331326



Common Names

  • Peperomia
  • Tlapacoyoensis
  • Peperomia tlapacoyoensis


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Description

Peperomia tlapacoyoensis (also called Tlapacoyo Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a succulent stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and fleshy. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia tlapacoyoensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in terrariums and dish gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia tlapacoyoensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia tlapacoyoensis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Peperomia tlapacoyoensis

Peperomia tlapacoyoensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Peperomia tlapacoyoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia tlapacoyoensis?

Peperomia tlapacoyoensis

What is the common name of Peperomia tlapacoyoensis?

Tlapacoyo Peperomia

Where is Peperomia tlapacoyoensis native to?

Mexico

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

Casimir de Candolle (1836-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:680047-1: Based on the initial data import