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yerba de guava falso

Scientific Name: Peperomia cogniauxii

Family: Piperaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Peperomia cogniauxii

Peperomia cogniauxii, commonly known as Yerba De Guava Falso, is a perennial plant belonging to the Piperaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a vine, this plant might present a tempting plaything for pets, especially cats.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Peperomia cogniauxii Urb.
  • Family: Piperaceae (peppers)
  • Order: Piperales
  • Class: Magnolianae
  • Genus: Peperomia Ruiz & Pav.
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Peperomia crispipila Trel.

Common Names

  • Yerba De Guava Falso
  • Guanganeques (Dominican Republic)
  • Yerba de guaba (Puerto Rico)

Growth Habit

  • Vine
  • Forb/herb

Distribution

  • Dominican Republic
  • Puerto Rico

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Discover Life
  • MyTreeDB
  • Garden Guides