Peperomia areolata
| Peperomia areolata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Peperomia |
| Species: | P. areolata
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| Binomial name | |
| Peperomia areolata | |
Peperomia areolata is a species of epiphyte in the genus Peperomia that is endemic in Peru.[1][2] It grows on wet tropical biomes.[1] Its conservation status is Threatened.[3]
Description
The type specimen were collected near Balsapuerto, Peru at an altitude of 150–350 meters (490–1,150 ft).[4]
Peperomia areolata is a smooth herb with a rhizomatous root system, producing short, thick stems with few leaves. The leaves are reniform-ovate to rounded-ovate, with a rounded, somewhat acute, or slightly mucronate tip. The base is shortly and openly cordate. Each leaf measures 6 to 8 cm (2.4 to 3.1 in) in length and 7 to 8 cm (2.8 to 3.1 in) in width, with seven prominent nerves. When dried, the leaves display a pale, vein-associated areolate pattern. The petioles are 8 to 12 cm (3.1 to 4.7 in) long. The inflorescence has not been observed.[4]
Taxonomy and naming
It was described in 1936 by William Trelease in Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series 13, from specimens collected by Ellsworth Paine Killip & Dorothea Eliza Smith.[5] It got its name from the description of the type specimen.[4]
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic in Peru.[2] It grows on a epiphyte environment and is a herb.[1][4] It grows on wet tropical biomes.[1]
Conservation
This species is assessed as Threatened, in a preliminary report.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Peperomia areolata Trel". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Peperomia areolata Trel". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ a b Bachman, Steven P.; Brown, Matilda J. M.; Leão, Tarciso C. C.; Lughadha, Eimear Nic; Walker, Barnaby E. (2024). "Extinction risk predictions for the world's flowering plants to support their conservation". New Phytologist. 242 (2): 797–808. doi:10.1111/nph.19592. PMID 38437880.
- ^ a b c d Trelease, William. ":Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series 13(357): 23. 1936". Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 13(357): 23.
- ^ "Peperomia areolata Trel". Tropicos. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
