Curio crassulifolius (Blue Fingers), formerly known as Senecio crassulifolius, is a branching succulent with erect or sprawling stems and …
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Epithet: crassulifolius
Meaning: Having leaves like Crassula
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the genus name "Crassula" and the Latin noun "folium," meaning "leaf, petal."
Pronunciation: krass-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us
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.