| Peperomia peruviana | |
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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. peruviana |
| Binomial name | |
| Peperomia peruviana Dahlst. | |
Peperomia peruviana is a species of flowering plant in the genus Peperomia. Its native range is in South America from Colombia to northern Argentina.
Description
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.
Habitat
The plant grows at elevations of 2,680–3,700 m (8,790–12,140 ft).
References
- ^ "Peperomia peruviana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- Mathieu, G. "Internet Peperomia Reference". Retrieved 20 May 2022.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Peperomia peruviana | |
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