Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dendrophila
ID:
477983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 74 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477315

Common Names

  • Dendrophila Pepperomia
  • Peperomia
  • Peperomia Dendrophila

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia pennellii Trel. & Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia incrassata Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia storkii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia achoteana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia angularis angularis [unknown]
  • Piper galeottianum M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]

Description

Peperomia dendrophila (also called Tree 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 dendrophila 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

The flower of Peperomia dendrophila is small, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia dendrophila 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 dendrophila

Peperomia dendrophila is native to Central and South America.

Peperomia dendrophila FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Peperomia dendrophila?

Peperomia dendrophila prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should I water Peperomia dendrophila?

Peperomia dendrophila should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

How do I propagate Peperomia dendrophila?

Peperomia dendrophila can be propagated by stem cuttings or division.

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,