Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
479950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 26: 200 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479282



Common Names

  • Peperomia Versicolor
  • Versicolor Peperomia
  • Versi Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia niveopunctulata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pilulifera Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia versicolor (also called 'Variegated Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia versicolor are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia versicolor is a small, succulent, perennial plant that is easy to grow indoors. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It is also known as the 'Lipstick Plant' due to its bright red flowers.

Where to Find Peperomia versicolor

Peperomia versicolor 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 versicolor FAQ

What is the best soil for Peperomia versicolor?

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

How much light does Peperomia versicolor need?

Peperomia versicolor prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia versicolor?

Water Peperomia versicolor 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,

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