Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
478392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 31 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477724

Common Names

  • Peperomia pubescens
  • Pubescent Peperomia
  • Hairy Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia pubescens (also called Hairy Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped, green leaves with a pointed tip. The flowers are small and white, and they form a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia pubescens has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia pubescens is a tropical plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It grows best in bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peperomia pubescens

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

Peperomia pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia pubescens?

Peperomia pubescens

What is the common name of Peperomia pubescens?

Pubescent Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia pubescens?

Tropical rainforests

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:679551-1: Based on the initial data import