Peperomia tsakiana
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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. tsakiana
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Peperomia trianae is a species of epiphyte subshrub in the genus Peperomia.[1][2] It primarily grows on wet tropical biomes.[1] Its Conservation Status is Not Threatened.[3]
Taxonomy and naming[edit]
It was described in 1899 by Casimir de Candolle in "Anales del Instituto Físico-Geográfico y del Museo Nacional de Costa Rica", from collected specimens by Henri François Pittier in 1895.[1][4] It gets its name from Tsaki, where first specimens were collected.[4]
Subtaxa[edit]
Following subtaxa are accepted.[1][2]
- Peperomia tsakiana var. victoriana C.DC. ex Trel.
Distribution and habitat[edit]
It is endemic to Costa Rica and Panama.[1][2] It grows on epiphyte environment and is a subshrub.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Peperomia tsakiana C.DC". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Peperomia tsakiana C.DC". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ [1], Angiosperm Extinction Risk Predictions v1
- ^ a b "Peperomia tsakiana C.DC". Tropicos. Retrieved 3 May 2024.