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Epithet: koelmaniorum
Derivation: Honors the South African schoolteacher and horticulturist Arthur Koelman (1915-1994) and his wife Maria M.J. Koelman (1917-1993). Arthur Koelman founded the Succulent Society of South Africa and was a pioneer in Aloe hybridizing.
Pronunciation: kohl-man-ee-OR-um

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.