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Peperomia induratifolia

Peperomia induratifolia is a species of epiphytic herb in the genus Peperomia that is native to Peru. It grows on wet tropical biomes. Its conservation status is Threatened.

Description

The type specimen were collected at near Chanchamayo Valley, Peru, at an altitude of above sea level.

Peperomia induratifolia is a small, essentially glabrous, creeping or stoloniferous herb that turns blackish when dry. The stem is 1–2 mm thick with short internodes. The leaves are alternate or the uppermost in whorls of 3. They are lanceolate, acuminate, with an acute base, measuring 20–30 mm long and 5–12 mm wide. They are opaque and scarcely more than 1-nerved. The petiole is 5–10 mm long. The apparently terminal spikes are filiform, 80–90 mm long, and borne on a 10 mm peduncle.

Taxonomy and naming

It was described in 1936 by William Trelease in ', from specimens collected by Carlos Schunke.

The epithet is drived from the Latin + , referring to the firm, hardened texture of the leaves when dry.

Distribution and habitat

It is native to Peru. It grows as an epiphytic herb. It grows on wet tropical biomes.

Conservation

This species is assessed as Threatened, in a preliminary report.

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