Orostachys malacophylla (Green Duncecap) is a small succulent that forms rosettes of thick, fleshy, green to pale green leaves. The …
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Epithet: malacophylla
Meaning: Soft leaves
Derivation: Compound of two words, the Ancient Greek adjective "malaco," meaning "soft" and the plural form of the noun "phyllon," meaning "leaf."
Pronunciation: mah-lah-koh-FILL-a
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.