Cephalophyllum caespitosum, also known as Cheiridopsis cuprea, is a small succulent that forms a dense clump of short branches with dark …
Browsing: caespitosum
Epithet: caespitosum
Meaning: Turf, grass (attributive)
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "caespitosus."
Pronunciation: kess-pi-TOH-sum
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the plant name for which you wish to see further information.