Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saligna
ID:
480030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 62 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479362

Common Names

  • Oncostylis Pauciflora
  • Peperomia Rotundifolia
  • Peperomia Roxburghiana

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia gentianifolia Sodiro [unknown]
  • Piper salignum Poir. [unknown]
  • Peperomia saligna majuscula Yunck. [unknown]
  • Peperomia gentianaefolia Sodiro [unknown]
  • Peperomia allagotacta C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia bistortifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia columbiana Miq. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia saligna (also called Willow Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, succulent perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia saligna is an ornamental plant, often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage that can be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties and can be used to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia saligna has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia saligna is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or root and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia saligna

Peperomia saligna can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Peperomia saligna FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia saligna?

Peperomia saligna prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

How much light does Peperomia saligna need?

Peperomia saligna prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia saligna?

Water Peperomia saligna when the top inch of soil is dry.

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