Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatissima
ID:
478829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 416 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478161

Common Names

  • Taper-Pointed Peperomia
  • Taper-Pointed Radiator Plant
  • Taper-Pointed Emerald Ripple

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Description

Peperomia acuminatissima (also called emerald ripple pepper, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests and moist mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia acuminatissima is a popular houseplant due to its easy care requirements and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to create a tropical look. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia acuminatissima is small, white, and has no petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia acuminatissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Peperomia acuminatissima

Peperomia acuminatissima can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Peperomia acuminatissima FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia acuminatissima?

Peperomia acuminatissima prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

How much light does Peperomia acuminatissima need?

Peperomia acuminatissima prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia acuminatissima?

Peperomia acuminatissima should be watered 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,