Peperomia tamboana
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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. tamboana
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| 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 in wet tropical biomes. [1] The species name came from Tambo, where the first specimens of this species were collected.[2]
Distribution
It is endemic to Colombia.[1][3] First specimens were found at an altitude of 1100 in the Southwest of Tambo.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Peperomia tamboana Yunck". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Peperomia tamboana Yunck". Tropicos. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Peperomia tamboana Yunck". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 23 February 2024.