Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 30(1): 224 (1891 publ. 1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477763
Common Names
- Peperomia Poasana
- Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegata
- Peperomia Obtusifolia
Synonyms
- Peperomia poasana herediana Trel. [unknown]
Description
Peperomia poasana (also called Poas Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small perennial succulent with thick, glossy, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in tropical rainforests. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia poasana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. The leaves can be used in salads and other dishes. The plant can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peperomia poasana is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia poasana is a tender perennial succulent that is native to Costa Rica. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Peperomia poasana
Peperomia poasana can be found in tropical regions of Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.
Peperomia poasana FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia poasana?
The ideal temperature for Peperomia poasana is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Peperomia poasana need?
Peperomia poasana needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Peperomia poasana be watered?
Peperomia poasana should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once every 7-10 days.
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,