Peperomia parasitica
Also known as: Peperomia longicaulis C.DC. +3 more
- Peperomia longicaulis C.DC.
- Peperomia longicaulis var. heteromorpha Sodiro
- Peperomia parasitica var. longicaulis (C.DC.) Trel. & Yunck.
- Peperomia tumida Sodiro
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Peperomia parasitica is an epiphytic plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Peperomia is notably large, comprising more than 1400 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador