Peperomia velloziana


Peperomia velloziana is a species of perennial plant in the genus Peperomia. It primarily grows in wet tropical biomes.

Etymology

"velloziana" came from the surname "José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo". José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo was a Brazilian botanist from Minas Gerais.

Distribution

Peperomia velloziana can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica. Specimens can be found at an elevation of 147-5000 meters.

Subtaxa

These subtaxa are accepted.
  • Peperomia velloziana f. ovata
  • ''Peperomia velloziana var. subnovemplinervia''