Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrangularis
ID:
477951

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 6 , 1: 169 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477283

Common Names

  • Four-Angle Pepperomia
  • Quadrangularis Pepperomia
  • Peperomia

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia pirrisana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia angulata Kunth [unknown]
  • Peperomia atabapoensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Piper angulatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Piper quadrangulare J.V.Thomps. [unknown]
  • Piper muscosum Schult. [unknown]
  • Peperomia allenii Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia angulata orbicans Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Peperomia carlo-wrightii Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper quadrangulum Willd. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia muscosa Link [unknown]
  • Peperomia angulata parvifolia C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia quadrangularis (also called Rattlesnake Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with succulent-like foliage. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows in the understory. It has thick, glossy, quadrangular leaves that are green on top and purple underneath.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia quadrangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia quadrangularis has small, white flowers that appear in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia quadrangularis is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Peperomia quadrangularis

Peperomia quadrangularis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Peperomia quadrangularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia quadrangularis?

Peperomia quadrangularis

What are the common names of Peperomia quadrangularis?

Quadrangularis Peperomia, Quadrangularis False-Philodendron

Where is Peperomia quadrangularis native to?

Venezuela

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