Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncigaudens
ID:
480014

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 237 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479346



Common Names

  • Peperomia Truncigaudens
  • Truncigaudens Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia truncigaudens (also called Truncigaudens 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 truncigaudens 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 truncigaudens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia truncigaudens is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Peperomia truncigaudens

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

Peperomia truncigaudens FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia truncigaudens?

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

How much light does Peperomia truncigaudens need?

Peperomia truncigaudens prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia truncigaudens?

Water Peperomia truncigaudens 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,