Disocactus flagelliformis (Rat Tail Cactus), also known as Aporocactus flagelliformis, is an attractive cactus with trailing or pendent …
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Epithet: flagelliformis
Meaning: Whip-shaped
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from the stem flagelli- (derived from the Latin noun flagellum, meaning "whip") and the Latin suffix -formis, meaning "-shaped" or "having the form of."
Pronunciation: fla-gel-ih-FOR-miss
Alternative Pronunciation: fla-jel-ih-FOR-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.