Peperomia loxensis
Also known as: Peperomia diffusa C.DC. +3 more
- Peperomia diffusa C.DC.
- Peperomia loxensis f. contracta Hensch.
- Peperomia loxensis f. laxa Hensch.
- Piper loxense (Kunth) Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Peperomia loxensis is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Peperomia, which contains over 1400 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela