Peperomia fraseri
Appearance
Peperomia fraseri | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Magnoliids |
Order: | Piperales |
Family: | Piperaceae |
Genus: | Peperomia |
Species: | P. fraseri
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Binomial name | |
Peperomia fraseri | |
Synonyms | |
Peperomia fraseri, commonly known as the flowering pepper,[1] is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. Its native range covers Colombia and Peru. It has also been introduced to Ecuador and Guatemala.[2]
Description
[edit]Peperomia fraseri is a small shrub with upright stems carrying rounded or heart-shaped glossy green leaves with incised venation. It is rare among Peperomias, which mostly carry rather unremarkable tail-like flower spikes, in that it has more noticeable inflorescence: a reddish peduncle with subtly fragrant white bottle-brush flowers.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Peperomia fraseri". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Peperomia fraseri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Hodgkiss, R.J. "The Peperomia Page". The Succulent Plant Page. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
External links
[edit]- Peperomia fraseri, Plant of the Week April 13-19, 2001. University of Oklahoma.
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