Peperomia veraguana explained

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fl. Mesoamer. 2(2): 470 (2020). powo.science.kew.org/. Callejas. 23 February 2022.
2. Web site: Veraguas. en.wiktionary.org. 23 February 2023 .
3. Web site: Callejas. (2020). In: Fl. Mesoamer. 2(2): 470.. gbif.org. Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World . 23 February 2022 .