Biology:Peperomia umbilicata
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Short description: Species of plant
| Peperomia umbilicata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Peperomia |
| Species: | P. umbilicata
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| Binomial name | |
| Peperomia umbilicata Ruiz & Pav.
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Peperomia umbilicata is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia. It is endemic to Peru.[1] 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]
References
- ↑ "Peperomia umbilicata Ruiz & Pav.". Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:680127-1.
- ↑ Mathieu, G.. "Internet Peperomia Reference". http://peperomia.net/.
Wikidata ☰ Q15606527 entry
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