Stapelia schinzii var. angolensis is a small succulent with loosely spreading and sometimes almost prostrate stems with tubercles that …
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Epithet: angolensis
Meaning: Of or from Angola
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Angola" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Angola is a country located on the west-central coast of Southern Africa.
Pronunciation: an-go-LEN-sis
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.
Dracaena angolensis (Cylindrical Snake Plant), formerly known as Sansevieria cylindrica, is a rhizomatous succulent with stiff …
Tavaresia angolensis (Devil's Trumpet) is a small succulent that forms clusters of thick fleshy stems, usually 5 to 6, rarely 8 ribs lined …