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Epithet: Cleistocactus
Meaning: It refers to the narrow, scarcely opening tubular flowers of the genus; thus, Cleistocactus may be interpreted as "the cactus with closed flowers."
Derivation: A Latinized compound name formed from two Ancient Greek elements: the adjective "κλειστός (kleistós)" meaning "closed" or "shut" and the noun "κᾰ́κτος (kắktos)," meaning "cactus."
Pronunciation: Kly-stoh-KAK-tus

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in the genus Orbea.