Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
toroi
ID:
1264549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 640, fig. 563. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263887



Common Names

  • Peperomia Toroi
  • Toroi Peperomia
  • Touro Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia toroi (also called 'Toro Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Colombia. It has fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy sheen, and grows in dense clusters. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia toroi is an ornamental houseplant, as it is easy to care for and has attractive foliage. It can also be used in terrariums and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia toroi is small, greenish-white and has no petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia toroi is an evergreen perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia toroi

Peperomia toroi can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Peperomia toroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia toroi?

Peperomia toroi

What is the common name of Peperomia toroi?

Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia toroi?

Tropical rainforests

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 tro-50210690: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.