Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpens
ID:
480133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loudon

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 13 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479465

Common Names

  • Peperomia Serpens
  • Serpens Peperomia
  • Serpen Peperomia

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Synonyms

  • Verhuellia serpens Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia ionophylla Griseb. [unknown]
  • Peperomia osana Trel. [unknown]
  • Peperomia cataratasensis Trel. [unknown]
  • Piper guildingianum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Piper repens Poir. [unknown]
  • Piper pulicare D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Piper serpens Sw. [unknown]
  • Piper myosuros Willd. ex D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium guildingianum Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium pulicare Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium repens Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium scandens Miq. [unknown]
  • Acrocarpidium serpens Miq. [unknown]
  • Peperomia scandens Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Peperomia guildingiana A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia myosurus Willd. ex A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Peperomia pulicaris Opiz [unknown]
  • Peperomia reniformis Hook. [unknown]
  • Peperomia repens Kunth [unknown]
  • Piper bracteatum J.V.Thomps. [unknown]
  • Piper herbaceum Miq. [unknown]
  • Piper myosurus Willd. [unknown]
  • Peperomia scandens fertilior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia scandens scandens [unknown]
  • Peperomia scandens longispica Trel. in J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia serpens (also called Snake Peperomia, or Snake Ripple Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, low-growing plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves with scalloped edges and white veins. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia serpens is used as an ornamental houseplant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce fever and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peperomia serpens are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia serpens is a low-growing, succulent-like plant that is native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, but not overwatered. It prefers bright, indirect light and can tolerate some shade. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Peperomia serpens

Peperomia serpens is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Peperomia serpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia serpens?

Peperomia serpens

What type of plant is Peperomia serpens?

It is an evergreen perennial

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia serpens?

It is native to Central and South America

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