Peperomia clusiifolia

Peperomia clusiifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia
Species:
P. clusiifolia
Binomial name
Peperomia clusiifolia
Synonyms[1]
  • Peperomia obtusifolia var. clusiaefolia (Jacq.) C. DC.
  • Piper clusiifolium Jacq.

Peperomia clusiifolia is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia. It is endemic to Jamaica.[1] It is commonly known as red edge peperomia because its leaf margins are tinged with dark red.[2] There are varieties where this red or lighter colors are shown as striking variegation. These are typically sold under names such as P. clusiifolia 'Variegata', P. 'Jellie', or P. 'Tricolor'.[3]

Peperomia clusiifolia variegata
Peperomia clusiifolia variegata

References

  1. ^ a b "Peperomia clusiifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Peperomia clusiifolia". Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. The North Carolina State University. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Peperomia clusiifolia 'Jellie'". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 December 2022.

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