Portulacaria afra 'Medio-picta' (Midstripe Rainbow Bush), also sold as Portulacaria afra 'Kaleidoscope', is a slow-growing succulent shrub …
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Epithet: afra
Meaning: From Africa
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "Afer."
Pronunciation: AF-ruh
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.
Portulacaria afra 'Variegata' (Rainbow Bush) is a much-branched succulent shrub with attractive reddish-brown stems and smooth, glossy …
Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bush) is a densely branched succulent shrub or small tree with glossy green, opposite leaves on brittle …