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aridland peperomia

Scientific Name: Peperomia blanda var. floribunda

Family: Piperaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Peperomia blanda

Also known as Arid-land Peperomia, Hairy Peperomia, &#699Ala&#699ala wai nui, &#699Ala&#699ala wai nui, awalauakane, kupalii, and kupaoa, Peperomia blanda is a fascinating herb with a wide distribution.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Peperomia blanda (Jacq.) Kunth
  • Family: Piperaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Piper blandum Jacq.
    • Peperomia candollei
    • Peperomia insularum
    • Peperomia leptostachya
    • Peperomia macaroana
    • Peperomia salvaje
  • Varieties: Peperomia blanda var. floribunda (Miq.) H. Huber

Distribution and Habitat

  • Peperomia blanda exhibits a pan-tropical distribution.
  • It is indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands, including O&#699ahu, K&#299pukapuala, and Hawai&#699i Island.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Peperomia blanda is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.

Related Species

  • Peperomia leptostachya is listed as related, although some sources note that this may be a synomym.
  • Other Peperomia species include:
    • Peperomia ellipticibacca
    • Peperomia ligustrina
    • Peperomia humilis
    • Peperomia graveolens
    • Peperomia prostrata