Biology:Peperomia veraguana

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Short description: Species of epiphyte

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

Peperomia veraguana is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia. It grows in wet tropical biomes. It was discovered by Ricardo Callejas in 2020.[1]

Etymology

veraguana came from the word "Veraguas". This refers to the species being discovered in Veraguas, Panama.[2]

Distribution

Peperomia veraguana is endemic to Panama. Specimens can be collected at an altitude of 700-1000 meters.[3]

  • Panama
    • Veraguas
      • Santa Fe
        • Cerro Tute

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15606706 entry