Peperomia tambitoensis explained

Peperomia tambitoensis is a species of flowering plant in the genus Peperomia.[1] It was first described by William Trelease & Truman G. Yuncker and published in the book "The Piperaceae of northern South America 2: 475, f. 416. 1950".[2] It primarily grows on wet tropical biomes.[3] The species name came from Río Tambito Valley, where first specimens of this species were collected.[4]

Distribution

It is endemic to Colombia.[5] [6] First specimens where found at an altitude of 2000-2500 meters in Río Tambito Valley.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Piperac. N. South Amer.: 475 (1950). powo.science.kew.org/ . Trel. & Yunck.. 23 February 2024.
  2. Web site: The Piperaceae of northern South America 2: 475, f. 416. 1950. legacy.tropicos.org . Trelease, William Yuncker & Truman George. 23 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Piperac. N. South Amer.: 475 (1950). powo.science.kew.org/ . Trel. & Yunck.. 23 February 2024.
  4. Web site: The Piperaceae of northern South America 2: 475, f. 416. 1950. legacy.tropicos.org . Trelease, William Yuncker & Truman George. 23 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Piperac. N. South Amer.: 475 (1950). powo.science.kew.org/ . Trel. & Yunck.. 23 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Trel. & Yunck. (1950). In: Piperac. Northern S. Amer. 475.. gbif.org . Catalogue of Life Checklist . 23 February 2024.
  7. Web site: The Piperaceae of northern South America 2: 475, f. 416. 1950. legacy.tropicos.org . Trelease, William Yuncker & Truman George. 23 February 2024.