Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urocarpa
ID:
480006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 42 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479338



Common Names

  • Peperomia Urocarpa
  • Urocarpa Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia major C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia negotiosa Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia praecox Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pilosula C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia hederacea Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia fumeana Stehlé & Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia davisii Britton [unknown]
  • Peperomia tremuliformis Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pseudomajor C.DC. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium majus Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium urocarpum Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium urospermum Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia urocarpoides C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia aguacatensis orosiana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia aguacatensis picta Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia condotoana Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia subpubistachya Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia aguacatensis urocarpoides Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia major hispida C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia urocarpa (also called Urocarpa 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 urocarpa 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 urocarpa 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 urocarpa 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 urocarpa

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

Peperomia urocarpa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia urocarpa?

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

How much light does Peperomia urocarpa need?

Peperomia urocarpa prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia urocarpa?

Water Peperomia urocarpa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2558712: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.