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Epithet: herminiae
Derivation: Honors Herminia Violeta Lelong (1910–2010), an Argentine botanist and paleobotanist who was the wife of Alberto Castellanos.
Pronunciation: her‑mee-NEE-ay

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.