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Peperomia crassicaulis (Peperomia crassicaulis)

Description

False Philodendron" Similar to distichia [scandens],but longer,waxy leaves with slightly downcurled thickish tips,and sporting slightly swollen purple-ringed leaf nodes which distinguish it from others;excellent reliable hanging basket subject.This clone which was shared with us by the Univeristy of Copenhagen Botanical Garden collection represents a Central American species believed to be extinct in its native habitat.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Piperales

            • Family: Piperaceae

              • Genus: Peperomia