Peperomia umbilicata is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia. It is endemic to Peru.[1] It is a geophytic plant, storing water and reserves in an underground tuber. During dry periods parts above ground, such as leaves, will wither away but the plant will survive due to the tuber. When more rain falls the plant regrows its stalks and leaves on the surface.[2]
| Peperomia umbilicata | |
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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. umbilicata
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| Binomial name | |
| Peperomia umbilicata | |
References
edit- ^ "Peperomia umbilicata Ruiz & Pav". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ Mathieu, G. "Internet Peperomia Reference". Retrieved 20 May 2022.
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