Peperomia inaequalifolia is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia. 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]
Peperomia inaequalifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Magnoliids |
Order: | Piperales |
Family: | Piperaceae |
Genus: | Peperomia |
Species: | P. inaequalifolia
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Binomial name | |
Peperomia inaequalifolia |
References
edit- ^ "Peperomia inaequalifolia Ruiz & Pav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 20 May 2022.