Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adamsonia
ID:
478833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Br.) Yunck.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 143: 43 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478165

Common Names

  • Adamson's Peperomia
  • Adamson's Radiator Plant
  • Adamson's Emerald Ripple

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Description

Peperomia adamsonia (also called Adamson's peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with succulent-like leaves. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical rainforests and moist mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia adamsonia 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 adamsonia is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia adamsonia 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 adamsonia

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

Peperomia adamsonia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia adamsonia?

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

How much light does Peperomia adamsonia need?

Peperomia adamsonia prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia adamsonia?

Peperomia adamsonia 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,

References

Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:677924-1: Based on the initial data import