Peperomia venulosa


Peperomia venulosa is a species of epiphyte from the genus Peperomia. It grows in wet tropical biomes. It was first described by Truman G. Yuncker in 1957.

Etymology

Venulosa came from the word "venule". Venule is a small vein that connects capillaries to a larger vein.

Subtaxa

Two varieties are recognized:
  • Peperomia venulosa var. avenulosa
  • Peperomia venulosa var. ''venulosa''

Distribution

Peperomia venulosa is native to Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. In Colombia, specimens are collected at an elevation of 780–1900 meters. Specimens in Peru and Ecuador can be found at an elevation of 800-2015 meters.