Peperomia graveolens
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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. graveolens
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| Peperomia graveolens | |
Peperomia graveolens, commonly known as Ruby Glow, is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.[2]
Description
[edit]Peperomia graveolens is a short stemmed plant with few thick and round reddish stems with persistent 2–3 cm long succulent obtuse leaves. The underside of leaves is burgundy red while the top-side has a V-shaped epidermal window showing the light green inside of the leaf. The plant is rare among Peperomia, which typically feature inflorescence with no noticeable scent, in that its flowers emit an intense foul smell, like that of mice urine.[3]
References
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- ^ Santiana, J.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Peperomia graveolens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T45780A11011358. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45780A11011358.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Peperomia graveolens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Rauh, Werner; Barthlott, Wilhelm (1975). "Two new species of succulent Peperomias from South America". Cactus and Succulent Journal. 47 (5): 199–208.
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