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Epithet: mendozae
Derivation: Honors Mario Mendoza Garcia, a Mexican botanist and plant propagator known for his work with the former non-profit organization CANTE and the El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. He was one of the collectors of the type material of this species.
Pronunciation: men-DOH-zay

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.