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baby rubberplant

Peperomia obtusifolia

Least Concern

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The Baby rubberplant (Peperomia obtusifolia) is a species in the genus Peperomia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German fleischige Peperomie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of baby rubberplant?
The scientific name of baby rubberplant is Peperomia obtusifolia. It belongs to the genus Peperomia.
What is the conservation status of baby rubberplant?
baby rubberplant (Peperomia obtusifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does baby rubberplant live?
baby rubberplant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Taiwan.
What family does baby rubberplant belong to?
baby rubberplant (Peperomia obtusifolia) belongs to the genus Peperomia, which is part of the taxonomic family Piperaceae.
Is baby rubberplant endangered?
No, baby rubberplant (Peperomia obtusifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does baby rubberplant belong to?
baby rubberplant (Peperomia obtusifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of baby rubberplant?
The closest relatives of baby rubberplant in the genus Peperomia include arid-land peperomia, Wheeleri's Peperomia, Man to man, cypress peperomia, Wild Bermuda Pepper.

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