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 northern South America and Central America, but are also found in Africa, southern Asia, and Oceania. The exact number is difficult to tell 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 appearance varies greatly. Some are epiphytes or lithophytes, and many are xerophytes (drought-tolerant) either with thick succulent structures or with underground tubers (geophytes). Most species are compact perennial shrubs or vines.
Heliconia litana is a species of plant in the family Heliconiaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Peperomia abnormis is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Colombia and Ecuador.
Peperomia crispa is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador and Colombia.
Peperomia espinosae is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador and Peru.
Peperomia fagerlindii is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia graveolens is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia of the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia involucrata is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia micromerioides is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia millei is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia paradoxa is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia petraea is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia pichinchae is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia porphyridea is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia rubropunctulata is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia stenostachya is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia subdiscoidea is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia thomeana is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Peperomia tuberculata is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Peperomia wibomii is a species of plant in the family Piperaceae. A member of the genus Peperomia, it is endemic to Ecuador, where it can be found in humid coastal forests.
