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Peperomia rotundifolia

Peperomia rotundifolia (L.) Kunth

Round Peperomia, Trailing Jade, Yerba Linda

Piperaceae (Pepper family)

Synonym(s): Piper rotundifolium

USDA Symbol: PERO5

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Trailing stems up to about 1 foot long.
Fruit: Drupelike.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: Known in North America only in Florida where it is listed as endangered.
Native Habitat: Damp forests.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-03
Research By: CBR

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