Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
| Etymology | Genus | From Greek peperi=pepper and homoios=resembling, referring to its resemblance to a true pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Transparent; probably referring to the translucent stem | |
| Family | Piperaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Shiny Bush, Pepper Elder | |
| Status | Exotic: Naturalised | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Tropical & Subtropical America, Tropical Africa, Madagascar | |
Diagnostics
A common herb that grows in damp areas, commonly found growing from cracks in drains. The leaves are simple and have glossy upper surfaces and have light green or white undersides. The stems are light green and sometimes have a reddish hue. Flowers are borne on spikes which form black seeds on maturity.
Growing from the cracks of a drain.
Inflorescence spikes and pinkish stems.
Grey-white underside of leaves.
Brown seeds.
Siyang ·
2026-03-09 / Modified: 2026-03-11