Peperomia fraseri
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia
Species:
P. fraseri
Binomial name
Peperomia fraseri
Synonyms
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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

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

  1. "Peperomia fraseri". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  2. "Peperomia fraseri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  3. Hodgkiss, R.J. "The Peperomia Page". The Succulent Plant Page. Retrieved 23 May 2022.

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