Status:
valid
Authors:
Opiz
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 162 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229300
Common Names
- Perforate Peperomia
- Tiny Jewel
- Tiny Leaf Peperomia
Description
Peperomia perforata (also called 'Perforated Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to tropical regions and is found in moist forests. It has a trailing habit and is an evergreen perennial with succulent, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia perforata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peperomia perforata has small, greenish-brown flowers with a single petal and a single sepal. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia perforata can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a pot of moist soil. Leaf cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a pot of moist soil. Once established, Peperomia perforata can be transplanted into its permanent position in the garden.
Where to Find Peperomia perforata
Peperomia perforata is native to tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.
Peperomia perforata FAQ
What is the common name of Peperomia perforata?
Ripple Pepper
What is the natural habitat of Peperomia perforata?
Tropical rainforests
What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia perforata?
65-75°F (18-24°C)
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,