Peperomia tungurahuae is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia.[1] It was first described by Luis Sodiro and published in the book "Contribuciones al conocimiento de la Flora Ecuatoriana . . . Monografia i. Piperaceas Ecuatorianas 1: Nuev. Adicion. 6. 1900".[2] The species name came from Tungurahua, where first specimens of this species were collected.[2]
| Peperomia tungurahuae | |
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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. tungurahuae
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| Binomial name | |
| Peperomia tungurahuae | |
Distribution edit
It is endemic to Ecuador and Colombia.[1][3] First specimens where found at an altitude of 2600 meters in Tungurahua.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Peperomia tungurahuae Sodiro". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b c *"Peperomia tungurahuae Sodiro". Tropicos. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Peperomia tungurahuae Sodiro". gbif.org. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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