Peperomia vincentiana explained

Peperomia vincentiana is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia.[1] It was first described by Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel and published in the book "London Journal of Botany 4: 415. 1845.".[2] Its etymology came from "Saint Vincent".

Distribution

It is endemic to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.[3] [4]

Description

Creeping, filiform, vaguely branched succulent, with erect branches and tenderly pubescent petioles, alternate leaves shortly petioled, lower broad-elliptic rounded or ovate, upper elliptic obtuse, base usually acute, fleshy on both sides with very tender pubescence quickly glabrous, above bright green, subtly pale brown-dotted single-nerved, solitary terminal anthers shortly pedunculated with terete strict remotiflora. Close to the preceding, the shape of the leaves is distinct. Branches filiform dichotomously or oppositely branched. Petiole 2 mm. long leaves 5–10 mm. long 4-7 wide, whitish below and dotted with slowly raised brown glands, almost completely glabrous when grown. Peduncles glabrous or glabrous, 3–5 mm. long, catkins 3-4 cent. long straight Bracts shortly pedicellate-peltate orbicular brown and punctate. Ovary elliptic at the stigmatic apex. Filaments short, bilocular whitish anthers.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: London J. Bot. 4: 415 (1845). powo.science.kew.org/. Miq.. 20 February 2024.
  2. Web site: London Journal of Botany 4: 415. 1845.. legacy.tropicos.org. Miquel, Friedrich Anton Wilhelm. 20 February 2024.
  3. Web site: London J. Bot. 4: 415 (1845). powo.science.kew.org/. Miq.. 20 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Miq. (1845). In: Hook. Lond. J. 4: 415.. gbif.org. Catalogue of Life Checklist. 20 February 2024.
  5. Web site: The London journal of botany. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/. Hooker, William Jackson, Sir, 1785-1865. 20 February 2024.