Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abscondita
ID:
482895

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.W.Moore

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 102: 25 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482227



Common Names

  • Peperomia abscondita
  • Abscondita Peperomia
  • Hidden Peperomia


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Description

Peperomia abscondita (also called 'Hidden Peperomia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in coastal areas and in the understory of woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia abscondita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural fence. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat anxiety and insomnia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia abscondita is a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia abscondita is a species of succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and requires regular watering and fertilizing. It is a hardy species and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Peperomia abscondita

Peperomia abscondita can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Peperomia abscondita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peperomia abscondita?

Peperomia abscondita

What is the common name of Peperomia abscondita?

Hidden Peperomia

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia abscondita?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,