Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richardsonii
ID:
508427

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Mathieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 76: 226 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507759

Common Names

  • Peperomia richardsonii
  • Richardsonii Peperomia
  • Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia richardsonii (also called 'Richardson's Peperomia', among many other common names) is a succulent native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia richardsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia richardsonii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a green stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia richardsonii is a tropical perennial native to Madagascar. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment to ensure germination.

Where to Find Peperomia richardsonii

Peperomia richardsonii can be found in the tropical regions of Madagascar.

Peperomia richardsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia richardsonii?

Peperomia richardsonii

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia richardsonii?

It is native to Madagascar.

What are the characteristics of Peperomia richardsonii?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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,

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