Orthopterum coeganum is a small succulent with short stems that bear rosettes of thick, fleshy, nearly upright leaves. It can grow up to …
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Epithet: coeganum
Meaning: Of or pertaining to Coega
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Coega" and the neuter form of the suffix "-anus," meaning "of or pertaining to." Coega refers to the Coega Kop, an ancient quartz outcrop close to the Coega River estuary in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Pronunciation: ko-EG-a-num
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.