Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blanda
ID:
478697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 67 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478029

Common Names

  • Peperomia blanda
  • Blanda Peperomia
  • Blanda Plant

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Synonyms

  • Micropiper blandum Miq. [unknown]
  • Troxirum blandum Raf. [unknown]
  • Troxirum villosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Peperomia constanzana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia decipiens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ellipticifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia tortugana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia salvaje C.DC. [unknown]
  • Piper blandum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ciliata Kunth [unknown]
  • Peperomia hirsuta Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia leptostachya cambodiana (C.DC.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia leptostachya cambodiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda sericea Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glanduligera Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia glanduligera villosissima Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia langsdorffii Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda cobana C.DC. ex L.J.Schroed. [unknown]
  • Peperomia dissimilis Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper dissimile Poir. [unknown]
  • Piper ciliatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia quitensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda dissimilis (Kunth) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia langsdorffii dissimilis Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda blanda [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda reticulata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Micropiper langsdorffii Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda magnifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia blanda parvifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia langsdorffii resacana Trel. in Standl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia polystachya godetiana Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia blanda (also called Blunt-leaved Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peperomia blanda var. humilis (A.Dietr.) C.Nelson
Peperomia blanda var. langsdorffii (Miq.) Henschen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia blanda are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia blanda is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in water or moist soil. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia blanda

Peperomia blanda can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Peperomia blanda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia blanda?

Peperomia blanda

What is the common name of Peperomia blanda?

Smooth Peperomia

What are the growing conditions for Peperomia blanda?

Peperomia blanda prefers bright indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2556483: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.