Peperomia trujilloi
| Peperomia trujilloi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Peperomia |
| Species: | P. trujilloi
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| Binomial name | |
| Peperomia trujilloi | |
Peperomia trujilloi is a species of epiphyte in the genus Peperomia found in Colombia & Venezuela.[1][2] It primarily grows on wet tropical biomes.[1] Its conservation status is Threatened.[3]
Taxonomy and Naming
The first specimens where collected in Venezuela.[4] It was described in 1984 by Steyerm. in Flora de Venezuela.[5] It got its name from location where its specimens were first collected, which was Trujillo.[4]
Distribution and Habitat
It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.[2] It grows on an epiphyte environment.[4][1] In Colombia, its elevation range is 2200 – 2400 meters.[2] It grows on wet tropical biomes.[1]
Conservation
This species is assessed as Threatened but with Low Confidence, in a preliminary report.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Peperomia trujilloi Steyerm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Peperomia trujilloi Steyerm". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ a b Bachman, Steven P.; Brown, Matilda J. M.; Leão, Tarciso C. C.; Lughadha, Eimear Nic; Walker, Barnaby E. (2024). "Extinction risk predictions for the world's flowering plants to support their conservation". New Phytologist. 242 (2): 797–808. doi:10.1111/nph.19592. PMID 38437880.
- ^ a b c Steyermark, Julian Alfred. "Flora de Venezuela 2(2): 261. 1984". Fl. Venezuela. 2: 261.
- ^ "Peperomia trujilloi Steyerm". Tropicos. Retrieved 28 February 2026.