Peperomia glabella
Cypress Peperomia, Orchid’s Purslane
Other regional names: Wax Privet
- Wax Privet
Also known as: Peperomia acuminata (L.) C.DC. +17 more
- Peperomia acuminata (L.) C.DC.
- Peperomia ajoupana Trel.
- Peperomia atropunctata Miq.
- Peperomia balineorum Trel.
- Peperomia balneolorum Trel.
- Peperomia buchii C.DC.
- Peperomia buchii var. macrostachya Trel.
- Peperomia cattii Trel.
- Peperomia caulibarbis Miq.
- Peperomia caulibarbis var. catharinensis C.DC.
- Peperomia caulibarbis var. jimenesana C.DC.
- Peperomia chagalana C.DC.
- Peperomia cubana f. platana Trel.
- Peperomia fuscociliata Trel.
- Peperomia glabella f. parvifolia Kuntze
- Peperomia glabella var. brachyphylla C.DC.
- Peperomia glabella var. caulibarbis (Miq.) Fawc. & Rendle
- Peperomia glabella var. eustatiana C.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Peperomia glabella (commonly known as Cypress Peperomia or Orchid’s Purslane) is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Peperomia genus, encompassing over 1400 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, C. American Pacific Is., Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Malaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms