Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pitcairnensis
ID:
478628

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 502 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477960

Common Names

  • Pitcairnensis Peperomia
  • Pitcairn Peperomia
  • Pitcairn Plant

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Description

Peperomia pitcairnensis (also called Peperomia Pitcairnensis, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has thick, succulent, oval-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and a bright green color. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia pitcairnensis 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 flower of Peperomia pitcairnensis is a small, greenish-white, and inconspicuous spike. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia pitcairnensis can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Peperomia pitcairnensis

Peperomia pitcairnensis is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in humid, tropical forests.

Peperomia pitcairnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia pitcairnensis?

Peperomia pitcairnensis

How often should I water Peperomia pitcairnensis?

Water Peperomia pitcairnensis when the soil is dry to the touch.

How much sunlight does Peperomia pitcairnensis need?

Peperomia pitcairnensis 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,