Status:
valid
Authors:
Yunck.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 83: 302 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478477
Common Names
- Peperomia Disticha
- Disticha Peperomia
- Peperomia Disticha Variegata
Description
Peperomia disticha (also called Two-Row Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small, succulent-like plant with thick, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia disticha is used in traditional medicine for treating skin problems, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its fiber content.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia disticha has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia disticha is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Peperomia disticha
Peperomia disticha can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Peperomia disticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia disticha?
Peperomia disticha
What is the common name of Peperomia disticha?
Two-row Peperomia
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia disticha?
Tropical forests
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,