Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Mathieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 73: 72 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478088
Common Names
- Peperomia Costata
- Peperomia Costat
- Peperomia Costatum
Description
Peperomia costata (also called Winged Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen plant native to South America. 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 costata 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 costata is small, white, and has no petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia costata 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 costata
Peperomia costata can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Peperomia costata FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia costata?
Peperomia costata prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
How much light does Peperomia costata need?
Peperomia costata prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Peperomia costata?
Peperomia costata 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
Guido Mathieu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mathieu' in the authors string.