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Epithet: koubergense
Meaning: Of or from Kouberg
Derivation: A compound epithet made up of the proper noun "Kouberg" and the neuter form of the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Kouberg is a hill located in Kamiesberg, Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Pronunciation: KOO-berg-en-see
Alternative Pronunciation: KOH-berg-en-say

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.