Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
479992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 176 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479324



Common Names

  • Peperomia Trichocarpa
  • Trichocarpa Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia trichocarpa (also called Hairy Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, succulent perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia trichocarpa is an ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage that can be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties and can be used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia trichocarpa has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together in small, rounded clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia trichocarpa is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial with succulent-like leaves. It is native to South America and is an easy-to-grow houseplant. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Where to Find Peperomia trichocarpa

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

Peperomia trichocarpa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia trichocarpa?

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

How much light does Peperomia trichocarpa need?

Peperomia trichocarpa prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia trichocarpa?

Water Peperomia trichocarpa 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,