Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
478892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 32 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478224

Common Names

  • Peperomia acuminata
  • Pointed-leaf Peperomia
  • Pointed Peperomia

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia pyrifolia Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cacuminicola Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia basellifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper basellifolium Poir. [unknown]
  • Piper acuminatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Piper planifolium Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia larecajana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper nemorosum Vahl [unknown]
  • Peperomia basellaefolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper basellaefolium (Kunth) Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia huacachiana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia acuminatifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia dichroophylla Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia ekmanii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia nemorosa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper murinum Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Peperomia larecajana angustifolia Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia acuminata rubra Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum coriaceum (also called Leathery Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic, perennial plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a short stem and grows up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and oval-shaped with a pointed tip. They are dark green with lighter green veins and have a reddish-brown stripe along the edges. The plant prefers partial shade and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for air purification and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia acuminata has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia acuminata is an easy to cultivate and propagate plant. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several parts and each part should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by stem cuttings, the stem should be cut into pieces and each piece should be planted in a separate pot. The soil should be kept moist and the plant should be placed in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Peperomia acuminata

Peperomia acuminata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in rainforests and tropical woodlands.

Peperomia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia acuminata?

Peperomia acuminata

What is the common name of Peperomia acuminata?

Tailed Peperomia

What is the natural range of Peperomia acuminata?

Tropical 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2556797: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.