Tylecodon cordiformis is a small, sparingly branched succulent with short branches that grow from a tuberous base with grey-brown flaking …
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Epithet: cordiformis
Meaning: Having the form of a heart
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the Latin noun "cordi," meaning "heart," and the suffix "-formis," meaning "having the form of."
Pronunciation: kord-ih-FOR-miss
Alternative Pronunciation: kord-IF-or-miss
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.