Peperomia haematolepis
| Peperomia haematolepis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Peperomia |
| Species: | P. haematolepis |
| Binomial name | |
| Peperomia haematolepis | |
Peperomia haematolepis is a species of epiphyte in the genus Peperomia that is endemic to Peru.[1][2] It grows on wet tropical biomes.[1] Its conservation status is Not Threatened.[3]
Description
The type specimen were collected near Balsas, Peru.[4]
Peperomia haematolepis is a rather large, succulent, glabrous herb. The stem is 3–5 mm thick and exfoliates in a scurfy manner. The alternate leaves are orbicular to round-subobovate, slightly emarginate, with a rounded to somewhat acute base, measuring 4.5 cm long and 3–4 cm wide. They have few pinnate nerves, are leathery, and opaque. The petiole is 5–10 mm long. The terminal spikes, when young, are 15–20 mm long and 3 mm thick, borne on a peduncle 2–2.5 cm long. The round-peltate bracts are a distinctive red-orange color.[4]
Taxonomy and naming
It was described in 1936 by William Trelease in Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series 13, from specimens collected by Frank Lincoln Stevens.[5] The epithet haematolepis is derived from the Greek haima and lepis, referring to the striking red-orange color of the floral bracts.[4]
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to Peru.[2] It grows on an epiphyte environment and is a herb.[1][4] It grows on wet tropical biomes.[1]
Conservation
This species is assessed as Not Threatened, in a preliminary report.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Peperomia haematolepis Trel". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Peperomia haematolepis Trel". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- 1 2 Bachman, Steven P.; Brown, Matilda J. M.; Leão, Tarciso C. C.; Lughadha, Eimear Nic; Walker, Barnaby E. (2024). "Extinction risk predictions for the world's flowering plants to support their conservation". New Phytologist. 242 (2): 797–808. doi:10.1111/nph.19592. PMID 38437880.
- 1 2 3 4 Trelease, William. "Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series 13(2): 53. 1936". Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 53.
- ↑ "Peperomia haematolepis Trel". Tropicos. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
