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
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.