Peperomia polybotrya
Peperomia polybotrya, commonly known as raindrop peperomia or raindrop plant, is a species of perennial plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Peperomia |
| Species: | P. polybotrya |
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It grows in a small tree-like form, reaching 30 to 40 cm tall, with petioles forming "branches" ending in large succulent and glossy teardrop-shaped peltate leaves (petiole attached in the center). It is considered easy to grow as a houseplant.[2] The flowers appear as greenish white slender spikes.[3]
References
- "Peperomia polybotrya". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- "Peperomia polybotrya". Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. North Carolina State University. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- "Peperomia polybotrya 'Raindrop'". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
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