Stapelia divaricata is a small succulent that forms dense clumps of closely packed stems with tubercles fused into four angles along the …
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Epithet: divaricata
Meaning: Straggling, spread out
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "divaricatus"
Pronunciation: dy-vair-ih-KAY-tuh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.