Peperomia Longespicata
''Peperomia'' is one of the two large genera of the family Piperaceae. It is estimated that there are at least over 1,000 species, occurring in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are concentrated in South and Central America, but may also be found in southern North America, the Caribbean islands, Africa, Oceania, and southern and eastern parts of Asia. The exact number of species is difficult to determine, as some plants have been recorded several times with different names, and new species continue to be discovered. Peperomias have adapted to many different environments and their appearances vary greatly. Some are epiphytes (growing on other plants) or lithophytes (growing on rock or in rock crevices), and many are xerophytes (drought-tolerant, with thick succulent structures to save water) or possess underground tubers ( geophytes). Most species are compact perennial shrubs or vines. Some Peperomias have thick, waxy, succulent leaves and stems; still, others ...
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Peperomia Trifolia
''Peperomia trifolia'' is a species of plant in the genus ''Peperomia''. Its Endemism, native range covers the Lesser Antilles and Trinidad. References

Peperomia, trifolia Flora of Trinidad and Tobago Flora of the Leeward Islands Flora of the Windward Islands Plants described in 1831 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Piperales-stub ...
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