Peperomia fraseri
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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. fraseri
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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
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
- ^ "Peperomia fraseri". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Peperomia fraseri". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Hodgkiss, R.J. "The Peperomia Page". The Succulent Plant Page. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
External links
- Peperomia fraseri, Plant of the Week April 13-19, 2001. University of Oklahoma.
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