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Epithet: kingiana
Derivation: Honors the Haworthia collector, Mrs. E.B. King.
Pronunciation: king-ee-AN-a
Alternative Pronunciation: king-ee-AH-na

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.