Species:
tradescantiifolia
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Schwartz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 234 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000479237
Common Names
- Peperomia tradescantiifolia
- Tradescanti's Peperomia
- Tradescantiifolia Peperomia
Description
Peperomia tradescantiifolia (also called Tradescant's Peperomia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic herb native to tropical regions of South America. It has succulent-like, dark green leaves with wavy margins and a red stem. It is found in humid forests, usually on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Peperomia tradescantiifolia 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
Peperomia tradescantiifolia has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together in small, rounded clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peperomia tradescantiifolia is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial with succulent-like leaves. It is native to South America and is an easy-to-grow houseplant. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Where to Find Peperomia tradescantiifolia
Peperomia tradescantiifolia can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Peperomia tradescantiifolia FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Peperomia tradescantiifolia?
Peperomia tradescantiifolia prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
How much light does Peperomia tradescantiifolia need?
Peperomia tradescantiifolia prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Peperomia tradescantiifolia?
Water Peperomia tradescantiifolia 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,