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Peperomia boivinii

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Peperomia boivinii
Peperomia boivinii as a houseplant
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia
Species:
P. boivinii
Binomial name
Peperomia boivinii
Synonyms
  • Peperomia humblotii C.DC.

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]

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

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  1. ^ "Peperomia boivinii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Peperomia boivinii". Steve's Leaves. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Peperomia 'Hope'". World of Succulents. Retrieved 5 July 2022.