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Epithet: obcordellum
Meaning: Small, inversely heart-shaped
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "ob-," meaning "of a reversed shape; towards, against," the noun "cor," meaning "heart," and the diminutive suffix "-ellum."
Pronunciation: ob-kord-EL-um

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.