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Epithet: neocumingii
Derivation: Honors Hugh Cuming (1791-1865), an English collector who was interested in natural history, particularly in conchology and botany.
Pronunciation: nee-oh-kum-ING-ee-eye

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.