Piaranthus comptus is a dwarf succulent that forms a compact mound of dark grey-green stems with four blunt ribs lined with tubercle-like …
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Epithet: ccomptus
Meaning: Brought together, formed, arranged; adorned
Derivation: Perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "como," meaning "arrange; dress."
Pronunciation: KOMP-tus
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.