Mammillaria polythele subsp. obconella is a small cactus with an erect stem with prominent conical tubercles tipped with four unequal…
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Epithet: obconella
Meaning: Like a small inverted cone, inversely club-shaped
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "obconellus."
Pronunciation: ob-KON-el-luh
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.