Curio articulatus (Candle Plant), also known as Baculellum articulatum or Senecio articulatus, is an intriguing succulent with segmented …
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Epithet: articulatum
Meaning: Distinct, articulated, jointed
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "articulatus."
Pronunciation: ar-tik-oo-LAH-tum
Alternative Pronunciation: ar-tik-yoo-LAH-tum
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.