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Epithet: erectiflora
Meaning: Having erect (upright) flowers
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from the Latin participle erectus, meaning "erect" or "upright," and -florus (derived from the Latin noun flōs [genitive floris] meaning "flower") used as an adjectival element meaning "-flowered."
Pronunciation: e-rek-tih-FLOR-a

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.