Hoya macgillivrayi is a fast-growing climber with twining stems that bear oval, pointed leaves. It is one of the most spectacular species …
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Epithet: macgillivrayi
Derivation: Honors William David Kerr MacGillivray (1867-1933), an Australian naturalist and explorer who collected the type specimen of this species.
Pronunciation: mak-gil-liv-RAY-ee
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.