Orbea knobelii is a small succulent that forms clumps of stout, quite densely packed stems with conical tubercles joined into four angles …
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Epithet: knobelii
Derivation: Honors Johann Christian Knobel (1879-?), a South African missionary, naturalist, trader, hunter, and collector of succulent plants.
Pronunciation: noh-BEL-ee-eye
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.