Status:
valid
Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. : 683 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482584
Common Names
- Peperomia Abrupteacutata
- Radiator Plant
- Emerald Ripple Pepperomia
Description
Peperomia abrupteacutata (also called Abrupt Peperomia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Brazil. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It is found growing on rocks and trees in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia abrupteacutata is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used for timber production and for making furniture.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Peperomia abrupteacutata var. membranacea Trel. & Yunck.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peperomia abrupteacutata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed of Peperomia abrupteacutata is a small, black seed. The seedlings of Peperomia abrupteacutata are small, dark green and have a short taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia abrupteacutata is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 15 cm (6 in). It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Peperomia abrupteacutata
Peperomia abrupteacutata is native to tropical regions of South America.
Peperomia abrupteacutata FAQ
What is the common name of Peperomia abrupteacutata?
Abrupteacutata Peperomia
What is the natural range of Peperomia abrupteacutata?
South America
What type of soil does Peperomia abrupteacutata prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
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,