Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 414 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478414
Common Names
- Peperomia Hirtella
- Radiator Plant
- Pincushion Peperomia
Synonyms
- Peperomia cataractigaudens Trel. ex Stehlé [unknown]
- Peperomia casimiri Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Peperomia bracteiflora C.DC. [unknown]
- Peperomia allorgeana Stehlé [unknown]
- Peperomia belangeri C.DC. [unknown]
- Peperomia hahnii C.DC. [unknown]
- Peperomia dissitiflora C.DC. [unknown]
- Peperomia subvillosa C.DC., Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Peperomia subbracteiflora C.DC. [unknown]
- Peperomia bracteiflora stigmatifera C.DC. [unknown]
- Peperomia herminieri stigmatifera C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Peperomia hirtella (also called Hairy Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant of the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia hirtella is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known to be a good air purifier, as it can absorb pollutants and other toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia hirtella has small white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia hirtella is a low-growing, succulent perennial native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. Propagation can be done by stem or leaf cuttings, or by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Peperomia hirtella
Peperomia hirtella can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Peperomia hirtella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peperomia hirtella?
Peperomia hirtella
What is the common name of Peperomia hirtella?
Hairy Peperomia
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia hirtella?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,