Peperomia boivinii
Peperomia boivinii is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to the Comoro Islands situated between the southeastern coast of Africa and Madagascar.[1] It is sometimes called the jade peperomia.[2]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Peperomia |
| Species: | P. boivinii |
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The artificial hybrid variety Peperomia 'Hope' (a cross between P. deppeana and P. quadrifolia)[3] shares a superficial similarity with P. boivinii and these two are sometimes mixed. However, P. boivinii is clearly more of a succulent variety with stockier and thicker leaves. In addition, the leaves of Peperomia 'Hope' show a more distinct venation while P. boivinii leaves can be rather uniform matt olive green.
References
- "Peperomia boivinii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- "Peperomia boivinii". Steve's Leaves. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- "Peperomia 'Hope'". World of Succulents. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
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