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

Distribution

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It is endemic to Ecuador and Colombia.[1][3] First specimens where found at an altitude of 2600 meters in Tungurahua.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Peperomia tungurahuae Sodiro". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b c *"Peperomia tungurahuae Sodiro". Tropicos. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Peperomia tungurahuae Sodiro". gbif.org. Retrieved 22 February 2024.