Rhipsalis clavata is a stunning cactus with long, segmented, highly branched stems that are erect when young but soon hang, often growing …
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Epithet: clavata
Meaning: Club-shaped
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective "clavatus."
Pronunciation: KLAV-ah-tuh
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.