Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyclophylla
ID:
477963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 219 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477295

Common Names

  • Cyclophylla Pepperomia
  • Peperomia
  • Peperomia Cyclophylla

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia lenticularis Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia cyclophylla (also called Round-leaved 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, round-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia cyclophylla 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 cyclophylla 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 cyclophylla is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. To propagate by stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and place it in moist soil. To propagate by leaf cuttings, cut a leaf into several pieces and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia cyclophylla

Peperomia cyclophylla is native to Central and South America.

Peperomia cyclophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia cyclophylla?

Peperomia cyclophylla

What are the common names of Peperomia cyclophylla?

Cyclophyllous Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia cyclophylla?

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,