Peperomia crassicaulis

(Peperomia crassicaulis)

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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:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Piperales
Family:Piperaceae
Genus:Peperomia
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