Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multispica
ID:
1244856

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 571 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244194

Common Names

  • Peperomia multispica
  • Many-spiked Peperomia
  • Many-spiked Radiator Plant

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Description

Peperomia multispica (also called 'Multi-Spiked Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent-like plant with thick, glossy, green leaves. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia multispica is an ornamental houseplant with attractive foliage and is used to decorate homes and offices. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia multispica are small and white, and the seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia multispica is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid place. The cutting should root in about two weeks. Once the roots have developed, the cutting can be transplanted to its permanent location.

Where to Find Peperomia multispica

Peperomia multispica is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, humid environments.

Peperomia multispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia multispica?

Peperomia multispica

What is the common name of Peperomia multispica?

Multispica Peperomia

What type of plant is Peperomia multispica?

Peperomia multispica is an evergreen perennial.

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,

References