Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristachya
ID:
1227299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 61 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226637



Common Names

  • Peperomia tristachya
  • Tristachya Peperomia
  • Tristachya Radiator Plant


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Description

Peperomia tristachya (also called Tristachya Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia tristachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia tristachya has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia tristachya can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Peperomia tristachya

Peperomia tristachya is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests. It can also be found in cultivation in many parts of the world.

Peperomia tristachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia tristachya?

Peperomia tristachya

What type of plant is Peperomia tristachya?

It is a succulent

Where is Peperomia tristachya found?

It is found in Central and South America

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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