Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
renifolia
ID:
1264341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 33(2): 40 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263679


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Description

Peperomia renifolia (also called Kidney-Leaved Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent perennial with thick, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. It has dark green foliage and red stems. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia renifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia renifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia renifolia is a small, evergreen, perennial succulent with trailing stems and small, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or hanging baskets. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Peperomia renifolia

Peperomia renifolia is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Peperomia renifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia renifolia?

Peperomia renifolia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia renifolia?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Peperomia renifolia?

1-2 meters

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,