Disocactus anguliger (Fishbone Cactus), formerly known as Epiphyllum anguliger, is a highly branched cactus with smooth, green, often …
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Epithet: anguliger
Meaning: Angle-bearing; having angles
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet formed from the Latin noun angulus, meaning "corner" or "angle," and the suffix -ger, meaning "-bearing" or "-carrying."
Pronunciation: an-GYOO-lih-ger
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.