Peperomia patula
Also known as: Peperomia purpurella C.DC.
- Peperomia purpurella C.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Piperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiepiphytic subshrub.
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Peperomia patula is a shrub belonging to the Piperaceae family. Originating in 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
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Venezuela