Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
479878

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 1: 358 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479210

Common Names

  • Peperomia tenuissima
  • Very Slender Peperomia
  • Very Thin Peperomia

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Description

Peperomia tenuissima (also called 'Thin-Leaved Peperomia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Piperaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia tenuissima has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia tenuissima is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia tenuissima is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is a slower process.

Where to Find Peperomia tenuissima

Peperomia tenuissima is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Peperomia tenuissima FAQ

What are the common names of Peperomia tenuissima?

The common names of Peperomia tenuissima are very slender peperomia and very slender radiator plant.

What is the native range of Peperomia tenuissima?

Peperomia tenuissima is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

What are the uses of Peperomia tenuissima?

Peperomia tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

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,