Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuimarginata
ID:
1228986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel. & Yunck.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Piperac. N. South Amer. 2: 697, fig. 617. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228324

Common Names

  • Peperomia tenuimarginata
  • Tenuimarginata Peperomia
  • Tenuimarginata Pepper

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Description

Peperomia tenuimarginata (also called Thin-Margined Peperomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has long, thin stems, with small, white flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia tenuimarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia tenuimarginata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia tenuimarginata is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Peperomia tenuimarginata

Peperomia tenuimarginata can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Peperomia tenuimarginata FAQ

What is the common name of Peperomia tenuimarginata?

Slender-margined Peperomia

What is the native range of Peperomia tenuimarginata?

South America

What is the growth habit of Peperomia tenuimarginata?

Herbaceous perennial

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-50054200: 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.