Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtispica
ID:
477960

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 39: 166 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477292

Common Names

  • Curtispica Pepperomia
  • Peperomia
  • Peperomia Curtispica

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Description

Peperomia curtispica (also called Curtis' Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests. It is a succulent plant with green, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia curtispica is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can be used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves can be used in flower arrangements. It is also known to be a natural air purifier, removing toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia curtispica has small, white flowers that appear in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia curtispica is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia curtispica

Peperomia curtispica is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Peperomia curtispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia curtispica?

Peperomia curtispica

What are the common names of Peperomia curtispica?

Curtis' Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia curtispica?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests

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,