Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
478601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 33(2): 32 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477933

Common Names

  • Peperomia peruviana
  • Peruviana Peperomia
  • Peruviana Plant

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia peruviana peruviana [unknown]

Description

Peperomia peruviana (also called Peruvian Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. The leaves are fleshy, ovate-lanceolate, and up to 4 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne in spikes. It grows in shady areas, in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia peruviana is an attractive, low-maintenance houseplant. Its small size makes it ideal for terrariums and dish gardens. The leaves can be used in salads or as a garnish. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia peruviana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia peruviana is a small, evergreen perennial native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).

Where to Find Peperomia peruviana

Peperomia peruviana is native to Peru.

Peperomia peruviana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia peruviana?

Peperomia peruviana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil should I use for Peperomia peruviana?

Peperomia peruviana prefers a well-draining, peat-based potting mix.

How much light does Peperomia peruviana need?

Peperomia peruviana prefers bright, indirect light.

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