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Epithet: labworana
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the Labwor
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Labwor" and the feminine form of the Latin suffix "-anus," meaning "of or pertaining to." Labwor refers to Labwor Hills, a mountain in the Northern Region of Uganda.
Pronunciation: lab-wor-AY-nuh

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.