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Epithet: horizonthalonius
Meaning: Having horizontally oriented areoles
Derivation: A Latinized compound epithet formed from two Ancient Greek elements: "ὁρῐ́ζων (horĭ́zōn)," meaning "horizontal," and "ἅλως (hálōs)," meaning "threshing floor, flat disk, circular area."
Pronunciation: hor-ih-zon-tha-LOH-nee-us

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.