Peperomia boivinii

Peperomia boivinii is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to the Comoro Islands situated between the southeastern coast of Africa and Madagascar.^[1] It is sometimes called the jade peperomia.^[2]

Peperomia boivinii
Peperomia boivinii as a houseplant
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Magnoliids
Order:	Piperales
Family:	Piperaceae
Genus:	Peperomia
Species:	P. boivinii
Binomial name
Peperomia boivinii C.DC.
Synonyms
Peperomia humblotii C.DC.

The artificial hybrid variety Peperomia 'Hope' (a cross between P. deppeana and P. quadrifolia)^[3] shares a superficial similarity with P. boivinii and these two are sometimes mixed. However, P. boivinii is clearly more of a succulent variety with stockier and thicker leaves. In addition, the leaves of Peperomia 'Hope' show a more distinct venation while P. boivinii leaves can be rather uniform matt olive green.

References

1. "Peperomia boivinii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
2. "Peperomia boivinii". Steve's Leaves. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
3. "Peperomia 'Hope'". World of Succulents. Retrieved 5 July 2022.