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Taxon

Peperomia macrostachyos (Vahl) A.Dietr.

Protologue Sp. Pl., ed. 6. 1: 149. 1831 (as macrostachya)IPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195.  La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03.  054 (7).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195. La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03. 054 (7).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195.  La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03.  054 (8).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195. La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03. 054 (8).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195.  La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03.  054 (6).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195. La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03. 054 (6).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195.  La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03.  054 (3).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195. La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03. 054 (3).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195.  La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03.  054 (5).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195. La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03. 054 (5).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195.  La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03.  054 (4).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, Perez-Farrera 2868--MX. Chiapas. MX195. La Selva Negra. 17 Mch 03. 054 (4).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 029.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 026 (2).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 026 (2).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 026.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 026.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 026 (1).jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, B. Hammel 24634--Costa Rica. Puntar. rd betw Atenas and Orotina. 10 Apr 08. 026 (1).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 004.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 008.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 008.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 011.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 011.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 005.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 006.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 009.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 009.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 013.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 013.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 012.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 012.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 010.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 010.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 003.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 007.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 007.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 002.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1035--Bolivia. P. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Margin Rio Tuichi. 24 Nov 04. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, R. Vasquez 34612--Peru. Loreto. Dist. Nauta. Pacaya Samiria. Qbd Pucate. 6 Nov 08. 136.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, R. Vasquez 34612--Peru. Loreto. Dist. Nauta. Pacaya Samiria. Qbd Pucate. 6 Nov 08. 136.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, R. Vasquez 34612--Peru. Loreto. Dist. Nauta. Pacaya Samiria. Qbd Pucate. 6 Nov 08. 137.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, R. Vasquez 34612--Peru. Loreto. Dist. Nauta. Pacaya Samiria. Qbd Pucate. 6 Nov 08. 137.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 112.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 112.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06.  109.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 109.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 107.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 107.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 110.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 110.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 111.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 111.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 118.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 118.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 113.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 113.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 114.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 114.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 108.jpg

Peperomia macrostachya, AAraujoM2898--Bolivia. F. Tamayo. W of Apolo. Rio Machariapu. 17 Sep 06. 108.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (9).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (9).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (12).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (12).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (14).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (14).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (3).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (3).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (6).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (6).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (5).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (5).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (10).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (10).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (1).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (1).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (4).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (4).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (2).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (2).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (8).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (8).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (11).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (11).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (15).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (15).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (7).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (7).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012  3108 (13).JPG

Peperomia macrostachyos, Martinez-Melendez, M 409--Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque 16 Feb 2012 3108 (13).JPG

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Pepeomia, AAraujoM1249--Bolivia. Pq. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Send. Anta. 30 Nov 04. 242.jpg

Pepeomia, AAraujoM1249--Bolivia. Pq. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Send. Anta. 30 Nov 04. 242.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Peperomia, AAraujoM1252--Bolivia. Pq. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Send. Anta. 30 Nov 04. 272.jpg

Peperomia, AAraujoM1252--Bolivia. Pq. Nac. Madidi. Chalalan. Send. Anta. 30 Nov 04. 272.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 7 occurrences across 4 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Araujo Murakami, A 1035

November 24, 2004

Location

Bolivia, La Paz, Franz Tamayo (Apolo)

-14.423056, -67.923889

Location Remarks

Madidi, San Jose-Bala, Chalalan, senderos Anta, Tucan y Wabucuro, Bosque amazonico preandino, planicie con dominancia de Iriartea deltoidea, Socratea exhorriza, Otoba parvifolia, Pachira insignis, Quararibea witti y Celtis schippii. 350 m elev.

Collectors

Alejandro Araujo-Murakami

Notes

Hierba epifita, con amentos. Hojas suculentas.

Martinez-Melendez, M 409

February 16, 2012

Location

Mexico, Chiapas (Rayón)

17.209056, -92.966472

Location Remarks

Mirador La Selva Negra. Por Cta. Rincon Chamula (Cta 195), c. 2.2 km noroeste de Rincon Chamula. 1898 m elev.

Collectors

Manuel Martinez Melendez, Angelita Lopez-Cruz, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Trepador.

Vasquez, Ro 34612

November 6, 2008

Location

Peru, Loreto, Loreto (Nauta)

-4.456389, -74.078333

Location Remarks

Dist. Nauta. Caserio Miraflores en la boca del Río Tigre. Remanente de bosque primario en terraza alta. 132 m elev.

Collectors

Rodolfo Vásquez Martínez, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, R. Rojas, Luis Valenzuela Gamarra, F. Díaz, Antonio Peña Cruz

Notes

Epífito; espigas verdes.

Araujo Murakami, A 2898

September 17, 2006

Location

Bolivia, La Paz, Franz Tamayo (Apolo)

-14.423056, -67.923889

Location Remarks

Madidi, San Jose-Bala, Chalalan, senderos Anta, Tucan y Wabucuro, Bosque amazonico preandino, planicie con dominancia de Iriartea deltoidea, Socratea exhorriza, Otoba parvifolia, Pachira insignis, Quararibea witti y Celtis schippii. 350 m elev.

Collectors

Alejandro Araujo-Murakami, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Paola Gismondi, M. Cornejo, E. Ticona

Hammel, B 24634

April 10, 2008

Location

Costa Rica, Alajuela, Atenas (San Mateo Canton, Desmonte)

9.977972, -84.455556

Location Remarks

Cuenca del Tárcoles. Cuesta del Aguacate. Carretera entre Atenas y Orotina. 900-950 m elev.

Collectors

Barry E. Hammel, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Bejuco; epífito.

Araujo Murakami, A 1249

November 30, 2004

Location

Bolivia, La Paz, Franz Tamayo (Apolo)

-14.423056, -67.923889

Location Remarks

Madidi, San Jose-Bala, Chalalan, senderos Anta, Tucan y Wabucuro, Bosque amazonico preandino, planicie con dominancia de Iriartea deltoidea, Socratea exhorriza, Otoba parvifolia, Pachira insignis, Quararibea witti y Celtis schippii. 350 m elev.

Collectors

Alejandro Araujo-Murakami, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Paola Gismondi, Tatiana B. Miranda

Notes

Hierba epífita con amentos pendientes, largos. Crece sobre Piper spp.

Pérez Farrera M.A. 2868

March 17, 2003

Location

Mexico, Chiapas (Chamula)

17.2115, -92.957917

Location Remarks

Mirador La Selva Negra on highway MX195. Between km markers 155, 156. 1910 m elev.

Collectors

Miguel Angel Pérez Farrera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Piperales

Family

Piperaceae

Genus

Peperomia

Specific Epithet

macrostachyos

Authorship

(Vahl) A.Dietr.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 2.5

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#186,152 of 335,497

Top 56%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →