Peperomia fraseri

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Peperomia fraseri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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[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]

  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.

External links[edit]

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