Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sancarlosiana
ID:
480034

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 138 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479366

Common Names

  • Peperomia Rotundata
  • Oncostylis Tenella
  • Oncostylis Tenuifolia

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Synonyms

  • Peperomia praeteruentifolia Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cooperi C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia filispica C.DC. in Pittier [unknown]
  • Peperomia yunckeri Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia virillana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia santanana Trel. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia sancarlosiana (also called 'Sancarlosiana Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 1 m in height, with ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia sancarlosiana 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 sancarlosiana 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 sancarlosiana 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 sancarlosiana

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

Peperomia sancarlosiana FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Peperomia sancarlosiana?

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

How much light does Peperomia sancarlosiana need?

Peperomia sancarlosiana prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peperomia sancarlosiana?

Water Peperomia sancarlosiana 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