Peperomia vulcanicola explained

Peperomia vulcanicola is a species of Peperomia plant native to Ecuador. It was discovered by Casimir de Candolle in 1920. It grows in wet tropical biomes.[1] [2]

Etymology

The species epithet vulcanicola is derived from the Latin for inhabiting volcanoes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peperomia vulcanicola . powo.science.kew.org/. Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 265 (1920) . 3 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève . legacy.tropicos.org. In:Annuaire du Conservatoire et du Jardin Botaniques de Genève 21: 265. 1920.. 3 February 2023.