Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
1264400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 33(2): 88 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263738



Common Names

  • Peperomia Turbinata
  • Peperomia Ripple
  • Ripple Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia turbinata (also called Turbinate Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, bright green, needle-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia turbinata is used as a houseplant to add texture and color to indoor spaces. It is also used as a groundcover in outdoor gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia turbinata 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 turbinata is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Peperomia turbinata

Peperomia turbinata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Peperomia turbinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia turbinata?

Peperomia turbinata

What is the common name of Peperomia turbinata?

Turbinata peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia turbinata?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of 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,