Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perforata
ID:
1229962

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

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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.

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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,

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