Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassulicaulis
ID:
491050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 33 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490382

Common Names

  • Crassulicaulis Peperomia
  • Peperomia crassulicaulis
  • Crassulicaulis Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia crassulicaulis (also called Thick-Stemmed Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist, shady, and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia crassulicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia crassulicaulis has small, white flowers that are borne in spikes. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia crassulicaulis is a small, perennial succulent native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and needs to be kept in a warm, humid environment. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Peperomia crassulicaulis

Peperomia crassulicaulis can be found in tropical forests in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Peperomia crassulicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia crassulicaulis?

Peperomia crassulicaulis

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia crassulicaulis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Peperomia crassulicaulis?

White

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,