Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezueliana
ID:
479964

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 139 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479296



Common Names

  • Peperomia Venezuelan
  • Venezuelan Peperomia
  • Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia ernstiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia venezueliana venezueliana [unknown]
  • Peperomia longipes C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia venezueliana aterrima Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia venezueliana (also called 'Venezuelan Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1 m in height, with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia venezueliana is used as an ornamental houseplant and can be used to purify the air in a home or office environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia venezueliana 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 venezueliana 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 venezueliana

Peperomia venezueliana is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Peperomia venezueliana FAQ

What is the best soil for Peperomia venezueliana?

Peperomia venezueliana prefers a well-draining, light potting mix with a slightly acidic pH.

How much light does Peperomia venezueliana need?

Peperomia venezueliana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia venezueliana?

Water Peperomia venezueliana 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