Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
483168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 419 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482500



Common Names

  • Abyssinian Pepper
  • Radiator Plant
  • Peperomia


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Synonyms

  • Peperomia goetzeana Engl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia rungwensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Peperomia stuhlmannii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Peperomia abyssinica stuhlmannii (C.DC.) Düll [unknown]

Description

Peperomia abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Peperomia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Ethiopia. It has a low, spreading habit with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in mountainous regions and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Peperomia abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used for timber production and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peperomia abyssinica is a small, yellow-green, monoecious flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have short needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peperomia abyssinica is a small evergreen conifer that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Peperomia abyssinica

Peperomia abyssinica can be found in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia.

Peperomia abyssinica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Peperomia abyssinica?

Peperomia abyssinica is native to the mountains of central and southern Mexico.

What is the average height of Peperomia abyssinica?

Peperomia abyssinica typically grows to a height of 10-20 meters.

What is the average lifespan of Peperomia abyssinica?

Peperomia abyssinica has an average lifespan of 150-200 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,