- Source: 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.
Description
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.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Terang bulan (tumbuhan)
- Peperomia graveolens
- Peperomia
- P. graveolens
- List of Peperomia species
- Wilhelm Barthlott
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- Plants of the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve
- List of Bohol flora and fauna
- Molopospermum
- List of plants of Atlantic Forest vegetation of Brazil
