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Peperomia obtusifolia

(L.) A.Dietr. (1831)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Magnoliids Order: Piperales Family: Piperaceae Genus: Peperomia

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Description

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Maui Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl. ed. 6, 1: 154 (1831)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Peperomia obtusifolia East Maui, Hana District, Kaeleku. Cultivated. Preserved_Specimen Terrestrial herb, stems reddish purple. Oppenheimer, H.L. 11302 Maui BISH 2013-01-22
2 Peperomia obtusifolia Kipapa; Kipapa Army Nursery Preserved_Specimen Strong succulent vine, good ground cover. Lvs. 2.75 in. wide, to 3.5 in. long, including petiole (0.5 in. long). Some fl. spikes 7-8 in. long, + 0.5 in. long peduncle. Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1946-07-30
3 Peperomia obtusifolia Waimea Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 59-864 Kam Hwy. Haleiwa Piperaceae section Preserved_Specimen Perrenial herb to 30 cm. Annable, C.R. 3509 Oahu BISH 1997-05-08
4 Peperomia obtusifolia Honolulu; Nuuanu Avenue near Country Club, residence of Theo. Cooke Sspreading, low plant, used for ground cover. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1947-06-12
5 Peperomia obtusifolia Pearl City; 1114 Hookahi St Preserved_Specimen Tanaka, A. Oahu BISH 1986-08-12
6 Peperomia obtusifolia Honolulu; Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 116 Oahu BISH 1982-01-01
7 Peperomia obtusifolia Honolulu; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus at Holmes Hall Growing as a ground cover in the inner court yard area. A creeper, growing in shade. Preserved_Specimen Leaves alternate, dark green. Spence, G. 382 Oahu BISH 1976-06-01
8 Peperomia obtusifolia Honolulu; Foster Botanic Garden Growing in a shaded bed. Preserved_Specimen Decumbent herb rising to 0.4 meter. Lau, J. 1297 Oahu BISH 1985-08-05
9 Peperomia obtusifolia Honolulu; Foster Botanic Garden Growing in a shaded bed. Preserved_Specimen Decumbent herb rising to 0.4 meter. Lau, J. 1297 Oahu BISH 1985-08-05
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