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Epithet: maximiliani
Derivation: Honors a person named Maximilian. In Braunsia maximiliani, very likely Maximilian Ferdinand Richter, a German gardener and succulent collector who lived in Cape Town in the early 20th century.
Pronunciation: maks-ih-mill-ee-ANE-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.