Echinocereus knippelianus is a small cactus with spherical stems that typically have 5 to 7 low, wide ribs. It can grow either as a …
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Epithet: knippelianus
Derivation: Honors Carl Knippel, a German cactus breeder who was based in Halberstadt.
Pronunciation: ni-pel-ee-AY-nus
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.