Peperomia tamboana is a species of flowering plant in the genus Peperomia.[1] It was first described by Truman G. Yuncker and published in the book "The Piperaceae of northern South America 2: 498–499, f. 444. 1950".[2] It primarily grows on wet tropical biomes. [1] The species name came from Tambo, where first specimens of this species were collected.[2]

Peperomia tamboana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Peperomia
Species:
P. tamboana
Binomial name
Peperomia tamboana

Distribution

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It is endemic to Colombia.[1][3] First specimens where found at an altitude of 1100 in Southwest of Tambo.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Peperomia tamboana Yunck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Peperomia tamboana Yunck". Tropicos. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Peperomia tamboana Yunck". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 23 February 2024.