Hoya elliptica (Turtle Shell Hoya) is a beautiful vine with long, wiry stems and unique olive-green leaves with raised lighter veins …
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Epithet: elliptica
Meaning: Elliptical
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "ellipticus."
Pronunciation: ee-LIP-tih-kuh
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.
Rhipsalis elliptica s a much-branched cactus with pendent, segmented, dark green branches often tinged magenta to purple. The stems grow …