Cereus kroenleinii, also known as Cereus phatnospermus subsp. kroenleinii, is a shrubby cactus with erect or creeping stems with 4 to 5 …
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Epithet: kroenleinii
Derivation: Honors Marcel Kroenlein (1928-1994), the long-time director of the famous Jardin Exotique of Monaco.
Pronunciation: kroen-LINE-nee-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.