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Peperomia estrellana

Peperomia estrellana is a species of epiphyte in the genus Peperomia that is endemic in Peru. It grows on wet tropical biomes. Its conservation status is Threatened.

Description

The type specimen were collected near Estrella, Peru, at an altitude of .

Peperomia estrellana is a somewhat small, glabrous, rhizomatous, epiphytic herb with erect, leafy branches. The leaves are in whorls of 3–5 at the nodes. Leaves on the stolons are subspathulate, slightly emarginate, with a cuneate base, an opaque ashy-green color, and obscure 3-nerved venation. The petiole is 2 mm long. The terminal spikes are 20 mm long and 2 mm thick, borne on a 15 mm peduncle. The berries are ovoid, pointed, and bear a small cup-like structure, with an apical stigma.

Taxonomy and naming

It was described in 1936 by William Trelease in ', from specimens collected by Ellsworth Paine Killip & Dorothea Eliza Smith. It got its epithet from the type locality.

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic in Peru. It grows on a epiphyte environment and is a herb. It grows on wet tropical biomes.

Conservation

This species is assessed as Threatened, in a preliminary report.

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