Peperomia is one of the two large genera of the family Piperaceae. It is estimated that there are at least over 1,000 species, occurring in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are concentrated in northern South America and Central America, but are also found in Africa, southern Asia, and Oceania. The exact number is difficult to tell as some plants have been recorded several times with different names and new species continue to be discovered. Peperomias have adapted to many different environments and their appearance varies greatly. Some are epiphytes or lithophytes, and many are xerophytes (drought-tolerant) either with thick succulent structures or with underground tubers (geophytes). Most species are compact perennial shrubs or vines.
Metrosideros umbellata, the southern rātā, is a tree endemic to New Zealand. It grows up to 15 metres (49 ft) or more tall with a trunk up to 1 metre or more in diameter. It produces masses of red flowers in summer. Unlike its relative, northern rātā, this species rarely grows as an epiphyte.
Peperomia tetraphylla, known as the acorn peperomia or four-leaved peperomia, is a small plant in the Peperomia genus and the Piperaceae family that grows natively in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Additionally in can found on Easter Island as an introduced species.
Nephrolepis cordifolia, is a fern native to the global tropics, including northeastern Australia and Asia. It has many common names including fishbone fern, tuberous sword fern, tuber ladder fern, erect sword fern, narrow sword fern and ladder fern, and herringbone fern. It is similar to the related fern Nephrolepis exaltata.
Pimelea urvilleana subsp. urvilleana, commonly known as pinatoro, is a ground spreading shrub native to New Zealand.
Peperomia vulcanica is a species of herbaceous flowering plants of the family Piperaceae.
Peperomia rotundifolia, also known as jade necklace, trailing jade, creeping buttons and round leaf Peperomia, is a trailing plant species of peperomia native to the tropical rainforest of South America. The first European to describe it was Carl von Linné, and got its current name from Carl Sigismund Kunth.
Pimelea urvilleana is a ground spreading shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family. There are two intraspecifics: Pimelea urvilleana subsp. nesica, and Pimelea urvilleana subsp. urvilleana.
Peperomia urocarpa is a species of perennial herb in the genus Peperomia. The native range of Peperomia urocarpa is most of South America, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean Its habit is epiphyte and a herb. In Colombia, its elevation range is 5–2000 Meters.
Peperomia galapagensis is a species of flowering plant in the Piperaceae (pepper) family. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
Peperomia kimnachii is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is native to Bolivia, often growing as an epiphyte.
Peperomia verticillata is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is native to the Caribbean islands.
Peperomia williamsii is a species of an Epiphyte Peperomia Plant. It is endemic to Bolivia. It is named after Robert S. Williams. The Species can be found at Jalopampa in Bolivia at an elevation of 36,000 m (118,000 ft).
Peperomia variculata is a species of herb and epiphyte in the genus Peperomia.
Peperomia variilimba is a species of perennial herb and epiphyte from the genus 'Peperomia'. It grows in wet tropical biomes. It was discovered by Guido Mathieu in 2020. the concept of Peperomia variilimba has been confusing for almost a century due to an inaccurate description of its leaf position.
Peperomia veneciana is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia. They primarily grow in wet tropical biomes. It was discovered by William Trelease and Truman G. Yuncker in 1950.
Peperomia ventenatii is a species of epiphyte in the pepper family. It grows in wet tropical biomes. It was first described by Friedrich Miquel in 1843.
Peperomia veraguana is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia. It grows in wet tropical biomes. It was discovered by Ricardo Callejas in 2020.
Peperomia verticillatispica is a species of epiphyte from the pepper genus Peperomia. It grows in wet tropical biomes. It was first described by William Trelease and Truman G. Yuncker in 1950.
Peperomia venulosa is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia. It grows in wet tropical biomes. It was first described by Truman G. Yuncker in 1957.
