Peperomia vestita


Peperomia vestita is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia. It was discovered by Casimer de Candolle in 1898.

Etymology

Vestita came from the Latin word "vestitus". Vestitus means clothed, referring to the tomentose vestiture.

Distribution

Peperomia vestita is endemic to Bolivia.

Description

It has long petiole leaves with an oblong-pointed base, obtuse tips on both sides, densely haired on both sides, and central nerves sending 4-5 nerves on both sides. Catkins are arranged in a pinnacle at the tip of the stem themselves than shorter and very short-pedunculated leaves, they have circular leaves, a broad leaf ovary at the base, and shortly narrowed at the long-right tip and unequal.

Subtaxa

These subtaxa are accepted.
  • Peperomia vestita var. lindenii
  • Peperomia vestita var. ''vestita''