Hoya imperialis (Imperial Hoya) is a robust climber with woody stems that bear thick, fleshy, and leathery leaves with a midrib and …
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Epithet: imperialis
Meaning: Of the empire or emperor, imperial
Derivation: A Latin adjective
Pronunciation: im-peer-ee-AL-is
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.
Crassula 'Imperialis' (Giant Watch Chain) is a small, densely branched succulent with tiny light green to grey-green or brownish-green …