Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borbonensis
ID:
478724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Syst. Piperac. : 109 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478056

Common Names

  • Peperomia Bourbon
  • Peperomia Borbon
  • Peperomia Borbonensis

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia hircina C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia borbonensis (also called Bourbon Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant native to the Caribbean. It has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces a cluster of white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia borbonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia borbonensis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia borbonensis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a potting mix that is well-draining. Water the plant regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia borbonensis

Peperomia borbonensis can be found in Réunion.

Peperomia borbonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia borbonensis?

Peperomia borbonensis

What is the common name of Peperomia borbonensis?

Bourbon Peperomia

What are the growing conditions for Peperomia borbonensis?

Peperomia borbonensis 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,