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: Asellus-like
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive epithet formed from the generic name Asellus, a genus of isopod crustaceans in the family Asellidae, and the Latin suffix -formis, meaning "having the form of" or "-shaped."
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. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.