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{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = ''Peperomia''
| image = Peperomia-sp.jpg
| image_width = 240px
| image_caption = ''Peperomia'' with flower spikes in [[Costa Rica]]
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Piperales]]
| familia = [[Piperaceae]]
| genus = '''''Peperomia'''''
| genus_authority = [[Hipólito Ruiz López|Ruiz]] & [[José Antonio Pavón|Pav.]]
| subdivision_ranks = [[Species]]
| subdivision =
Over 1000, including:<br>
''[[Peperomia acuminata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia alata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia caperata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia clusiaefolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia cookiana]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia corcovadensis]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia crassifolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia fraseri]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia galioides]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia glabella]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia graveolens]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia griseo-argentea]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia hederaefolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia incana]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia johnsonii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia leptostachya]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia lyman-smithii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia maculosa]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia maxonii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia nivalis]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia obtusifolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia pellucida]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia prostrata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia rhombea]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia rotundifolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia rubella]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia sandersii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia tetraphylla]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia urvilleana]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia velutina]]''
''See also'' [[List of Peperomia species]]
}}
'''''Peperomia''''' is one of the 2 large [[genus|genera]] of the [[Piperaceae]] [[family (biology)|family]], with more than 1000 recorded species. Most of them are compact, small [[perennial]] [[epiphyte]]s growing on rotten wood. More than 1500 [[species]] have been recorded, occurring in all [[Tropics|tropical]] and [[subtropical]] regions of the world, though concentrated to [[Central America|Central]] and Northern [[South America]]. A limited number of species (around 17) are found in [[Africa]].
===Description===
Though varying considerably in appearance (see gallery below), these species generally have thick, stout stems and fleshy leaves, sometimes with [[leaf window]]s. ''Peperomia'' flowers typically come under yellow to brown conical [[spike]]s.
These tropical perennials are grown for their ornamental foliage. They are mostly natives of tropical America. They are compact and small and usually do not exceed 12" in height. They vary considerably in appearance. Some have threadlike, trailing stems and some have fleshy, stout stems. The leaves are smooth and fleshy and may be oval with the leafstalk at or near the center of the leaf blade, or they may be heart-shaped or lance-shaped; their size may vary from 1-4 inches long. They may be green or striped, marbled or bordered with pale green, red or gray and the petioles of some kinds are red. The tiny flowers are unnoticeable and they grow in the form of cordlike spikes
===[[Horticulture]]===
''Peperomias'' are grown for their ornamental [[foliage]], and sometimes for their attractive flowers (''[[Peperomia fraseri]]''). Except the [[succulent]] species, they are generally easy to grow under [[greenhouse]]. Different species (e.g. ''[[Peperomia caperata]]'') and [[cultivar]]s are found in the trade.
===[[plant propagation|Propagation]]===
These plant are usually propagated by [[seed]]s. They are also commercially propagated by [[cuttage]]. ''Peperomia'' cuttings root easily.
These plants can be divided at potting time. They are removed and separated into smaller pieces that have a few roots attached. Leaf or stem cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer. Remove the lower leaves of the shoots and make a cut below the bottom node (joint). Then lay them on a bench for an hour or two to allow a protective corky skin to form over the cuts. Insert the stem cuttings in a propagating case with a bottom heat of 70-75 degrees. Don’t close the top completely, since the plants are semi-succulent in nature they do not give off water very fast. When enough r
oots have formed they can be potted in 3-inch pots or in hanging baskets. Seeds may also be sown.
<gallery>
Image:Peperomia incana2.jpg|''[[Peperomia incana]]'', a large herb
Image:Peperomia prostrata.jpg|''[[Peperomia prostrata]]'', a hanging or creeping [[succulent]]
Image:Peperomia nivalis crassa.jpg|''[[Peperomia nivalis]]'' ssp./var. ''crassa'', a [[xerophyte]]
Image:Peperomia obtusifolia.jpg|''[[Peperomia obtusifolia]]'', a small herb
</gallery>
== External links ==
{{Commons|Peperomia}}
* [http://www.peperomia.net www.peperomia.net]
[[Category:Piperaceae]]
| color = lightgreen
| name = ''Peperomia''
| image = Peperomia-sp.jpg
| image_width = 240px
| image_caption = ''Peperomia'' with flower spikes in [[Costa Rica]]
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Piperales]]
| familia = [[Piperaceae]]
| genus = '''''Peperomia'''''
| genus_authority = [[Hipólito Ruiz López|Ruiz]] & [[José Antonio Pavón|Pav.]]
| subdivision_ranks = [[Species]]
| subdivision =
Over 1000, including:<br>
''[[Peperomia acuminata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia alata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia caperata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia clusiaefolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia cookiana]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia corcovadensis]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia crassifolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia fraseri]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia galioides]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia glabella]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia graveolens]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia griseo-argentea]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia hederaefolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia incana]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia johnsonii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia leptostachya]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia lyman-smithii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia maculosa]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia maxonii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia nivalis]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia obtusifolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia pellucida]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia prostrata]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia rhombea]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia rotundifolia]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia rubella]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia sandersii]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia tetraphylla]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia urvilleana]]''<br>
''[[Peperomia velutina]]''
''See also'' [[List of Peperomia species]]
}}
'''''Peperomia''''' is one of the 2 large [[genus|genera]] of the [[Piperaceae]] [[family (biology)|family]], with more than 1000 recorded species. Most of them are compact, small [[perennial]] [[epiphyte]]s growing on rotten wood. More than 1500 [[species]] have been recorded, occurring in all [[Tropics|tropical]] and [[subtropical]] regions of the world, though concentrated to [[Central America|Central]] and Northern [[South America]]. A limited number of species (around 17) are found in [[Africa]].
===Description===
Though varying considerably in appearance (see gallery below), these species generally have thick, stout stems and fleshy leaves, sometimes with [[leaf window]]s. ''Peperomia'' flowers typically come under yellow to brown conical [[spike]]s.
These tropical perennials are grown for their ornamental foliage. They are mostly natives of tropical America. They are compact and small and usually do not exceed 12" in height. They vary considerably in appearance. Some have threadlike, trailing stems and some have fleshy, stout stems. The leaves are smooth and fleshy and may be oval with the leafstalk at or near the center of the leaf blade, or they may be heart-shaped or lance-shaped; their size may vary from 1-4 inches long. They may be green or striped, marbled or bordered with pale green, red or gray and the petioles of some kinds are red. The tiny flowers are unnoticeable and they grow in the form of cordlike spikes
===[[Horticulture]]===
''Peperomias'' are grown for their ornamental [[foliage]], and sometimes for their attractive flowers (''[[Peperomia fraseri]]''). Except the [[succulent]] species, they are generally easy to grow under [[greenhouse]]. Different species (e.g. ''[[Peperomia caperata]]'') and [[cultivar]]s are found in the trade.
===[[plant propagation|Propagation]]===
These plant are usually propagated by [[seed]]s. They are also commercially propagated by [[cuttage]]. ''Peperomia'' cuttings root easily.
These plants can be divided at potting time. They are removed and separated into smaller pieces that have a few roots attached. Leaf or stem cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer. Remove the lower leaves of the shoots and make a cut below the bottom node (joint). Then lay them on a bench for an hour or two to allow a protective corky skin to form over the cuts. Insert the stem cuttings in a propagating case with a bottom heat of 70-75 degrees. Don’t close the top completely, since the plants are semi-succulent in nature they do not give off water very fast. When enough r
oots have formed they can be potted in 3-inch pots or in hanging baskets. Seeds may also be sown.
<gallery>
Image:Peperomia incana2.jpg|''[[Peperomia incana]]'', a large herb
Image:Peperomia prostrata.jpg|''[[Peperomia prostrata]]'', a hanging or creeping [[succulent]]
Image:Peperomia nivalis crassa.jpg|''[[Peperomia nivalis]]'' ssp./var. ''crassa'', a [[xerophyte]]
Image:Peperomia obtusifolia.jpg|''[[Peperomia obtusifolia]]'', a small herb
</gallery>
== External links ==
{{Commons|Peperomia}}
* [http://www.peperomia.net www.peperomia.net]
[[Category:Piperaceae]]