Pachyphytum compactum (Little Jewel) is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of 30 to 80, mostly congested leaves. The stems are …
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Epithet: compactum
Meaning: Compact
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latin adjective "compactus."
Pronunciation: kom-PAK-tum
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.