Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riocaliensis
ID:
1235844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 452, fig. 397. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235182

Common Names

  • Peperomia Riocaliensis
  • Rio Cali Peperomia
  • Cali Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia riocaliensis (also called Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in dry and arid habitats, such as deserts and scrublands, and has small, ovate leaves with a grayish-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia riocaliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Peperomia riocaliensis has a single, small, white flower with a yellow center. Seed: The seed of Peperomia riocaliensis is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Peperomia riocaliensis are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia riocaliensis can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Peperomia riocaliensis

Peperomia riocaliensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Los Ríos province.

Peperomia riocaliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia riocaliensis?

Peperomia riocaliensis

What is the common name of Peperomia riocaliensis?

No common name

What is the habitat of Peperomia riocaliensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50082162: Based on the initial data import
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Truman G. Yuncker (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yunck.' in the authors string.