Peperomia tamboana

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

Distribution

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

References

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