Duvalia maculata is a dwarf succulent with decumbent, mostly short, green to purplish stems. It forms compact to diffuse clumps up to 6 …
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Epithet: maculata
Meaning: Stained, spotted, having been stained.
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "maculatus."
Pronunciation: mak-yuh-LAH-tuh
Alternative Pronunciation: mak-yuh-LAY-tuh
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.
Aloe maculata (Soap Aloe), formerly known as Aloe saponaria, is a succulent plant that forms rosettes of green, lance-shaped leaves with …