following Forster, P.I. 1993: Austrobaileya 4: 93-104
Other identifications
Identification
Determined name:
Peperomia leptostachya Hook. & Arn.
Determiner:
W.R. Sykes
Identification date:
1992-05-12 (Verbatim: 12 May 1992)
Preferred name:
Peperomia leptostachya Hook. & Arn.
Active:
no
Identification type:
Determination
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Field
Standard locality
Location:
Austral Islands, Raivavae, Valley head behind Vaiuru
Verbatim locality:
Austral Islands, Raivavae, valley head behind Vaiuru
Verbatim collector:
W.R. Sykes 273/FP
Standardised collector:
William R. Sykes
Verbatim date:
12 May 1992
Start date:
1992-05-12
Country:
French Polynesia
Altitudes:
from 320m
Habitat:
Cliff face, somewhat moist and shady.
Notes:
Erect succulent herb, the stems only prostrate near the base. Leaves scarcely or somewhat shining, dark green above, pale green beneath. Spikes green erect.