Biology:Peperomia inaequalifolia

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Short description: Species of plant

Peperomia inaequalifolia
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Peperomia inaequalifolia
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia
Species:
P. inaequalifolia
Binomial name
Peperomia inaequalifolia
Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms[1]
  • Piper inaequalifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl
  • Trel. Sodiro
  • Trel. Piper aromaticum
  • Peperomia galioides var. minutifolia Willd.
  • Peperomia chrysotricha C.DC.
  • Kunth Peperomia limaensis
  • Peperomia atocongona Miq.
  • Trel. Peperomia parvula
  • Peperomia fasciculata Sodiro
  • Schilleria inaequalifolia Peperomia pseudogalapagensis

Peperomia inaequalifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Piperaceae.[2] Its native range covers Colombia and Peru, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests. The plant typically has thick, fleshy leaves and is often found growing as an epiphyte, clinging to trees in humid environments. Like other species in the genus, it is sometimes cultivated as a decorative houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in low-light conditions.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15606033 entry