Peperomia elsana Trel. & Yunck.

The New York Botanical Garden
Piperaceae
Peperomia ^¿ifola C.-OCv -
det. R. Cal Tejas! 1986'
Colombia: Valle: Old rd. Cali-Buena-
ventura, ca. 25-32 km W of Queremal.
Elev. 300-490 m; ca. 3 35% 76 40'W.
Disturbed low montane forest.
Terrestrial, succulent herb rooted on
steep, shaded wall within waterfall spray.
Inflorescence erect. Young plants with
leaves silver-striped above; mature
leaves lacking this.
James L. Luteyn 10354	9 May 1984
Ricardo Callejas «*4TéUPiply
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