Pelecyphora aselliformis (Peyotillo) is a small, very slow-growing cactus that forms a clump of unique spherical to short cylindrical …
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Epithet: aselliformis
Meaning: Resembling an Asellus
Derivation: Compound epithet made by adding the suffix "-formis," meaning "having the form of," to the genus name "Asellus." Asellus is a genus of isopod crustaceans in the family Asellidae.
Pronunciation: ah-SEL-li-FOR-miss
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.
Below is a list of plants that share this epithet.