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Cressler, Alan

Peperomia glabella

Peperomia glabella (Sw.) A. Dietr.

Cypress Peperomia

Piperaceae (Pepper Family)

Synonym(s): Piper glabellum

USDA Symbol: PEGL7

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Ovate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Apex: Acuminate , Acute
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Leaf Texture: Leathery , Smooth
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Spike
Fruit Type: Drupe
Fruit: Drupelike

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flowers white, fading to green or tan.

Distribution

USA: FL

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW			FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Peperomia glabella in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Peperomia glabella in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Peperomia glabella

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-03-07
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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