Haworthiopsis limifolia var. arcana, formerly known as Haworthia limifolia var. arcana, is a small succulent that forms rosettes of dark …
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Epithet: limifolia
Meaning: File-like leaves
Derivation: Compound epithet made of two Latin words, the verb "limes," meaning "sharpen, file," and the noun "folia," meaning "leaves."
Pronunciation: lim-ih-FOH-lee-uh
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.
Haworthiopsis limifolia var. glaucophylla, formerly known as Haworthia limifolia var. glaucophylla, is a small succulent that forms …
Haworthiopsis limifolia var. gigantea, formerly known as Haworthia limifolia var. gigantea, is a stemless succulent that forms large …
Haworthiopsis limifolia (Fairy Washboard), formerly known as Haworthia limifolia, is a small succulent that forms compact, stemless …
Haworthiopsis limifolia var. ubomboensis, formerly known as Haworthia limifolia var. ubomboensis, is a small succulent that forms …