Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abdita
ID:
482710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proctor

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 63: 221 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482042



Common Names

  • Peperomia abdita
  • Abdita Peperomia
  • Hidden Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia barbata puberula Yunck. [unknown]

Description

Peperomia abdita (also called Hidden Peperomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia abdita, commonly known as the hidden peperomia, is a popular ornamental plant that is often used for landscaping. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its flowers can be used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peperomia abdita has small yellow flowers, small brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia abdita is a small, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 10-15 cm (4-6 in). It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Peperomia abdita

Peperomia abdita is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Peperomia abdita FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia abdita?

Peperomia abdita is native to South America.

What is the average height of Peperomia abdita?

Peperomia abdita typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the average lifespan of Peperomia abdita?

Peperomia abdita has an average lifespan of up to 10 years.

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,