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Peperomia peruviana

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Peperomia peruviana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia
Species:
P. peruviana
Binomial name
Peperomia peruviana

Peperomia peruviana is a species of flowering plant in the genus Peperomia. Its native range is in South America from Colombia to northern Argentina.[1]

Description

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It is a geophytic plant, storing water and reserves in an underground tuber. During dry periods parts above ground, such as leaves, will wither away but the plant will survive due to the tuber. When more rain falls, the plant regrows its stalks and leaves on the surface.[2]

Habitat

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The plant grows at elevations of 2,680–3,700 m (8,790–12,140 ft).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Peperomia peruviana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  2. ^ Mathieu, G. "Internet Peperomia Reference". Retrieved 20 May 2022.