Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudohirta
ID:
1274363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callejas

Source:
tro

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mesoamer. 2(2): 467. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273701

Common Names

  • Peperomia Pseudohirta
  • Pseudohirta Peperomia
  • Pseudohirta's Peperomia

Searching for Peperomia pseudohirta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Peperomia pseudohirta (also called False-hairy Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a small, annual herb with white or pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia pseudohirta is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light. It can be used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia pseudohirta has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Peperomia pseudohirta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia pseudohirta is a small, succulent, perennial plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia pseudohirta

Peperomia pseudohirta is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Peperomia pseudohirta FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia pseudohirta?

Peperomia pseudohirta prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil is best for Peperomia pseudohirta?

Peperomia pseudohirta prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix.

How much light does Peperomia pseudohirta need?

Peperomia pseudohirta 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,