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Epithet: leucophyllus
Meaning: White-leaved
Derivation: A Latinized compound adjectival epithet formed from two Ancient Greek elements: the adjective "λευκός (leukós)," meaning "light in color; white," and the noun "φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon)," meaning "leaf, foliage."
Pronunciation: loo-koh-FIL-us

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.