Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 33(2): 158 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263694
Description
Peperomia cordigera (also called Heart-Leaved Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent perennial with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. It has dark green foliage and red stems. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia cordigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Peperomia cordigera var. pililamina Yunck.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia cordigera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and green with heart-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia cordigera is a small, evergreen, perennial succulent with trailing stems and small, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or hanging baskets. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Peperomia cordigera
Peperomia cordigera is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Peperomia cordigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia cordigera?
Peperomia cordigera
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia cordigera?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Peperomia cordigera?
1-2 meters
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,