Aloe africana (African Aloe) is a tree-like succulent with a usually simple stem topped with a dense rosette of dull green to somewhat …
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Epithet: africana
Meaning: African; of or pertaining to Africa
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the proper noun "Africa" and the feminine form of the Latin suffix "-anus." Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia.
Pronunciation: af-ri-KAHN-uh
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.