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Epithet: oophylla
Meaning: Egg-leaved; having egg-shaped leaves
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound formed from the Ancient Greek noun ᾠόν (ōión), meaning "egg," and -phylla (derived from the Ancient Greek noun φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon), meaning "leaf"), used as an adjectival element meaning "-leaved."
Pronunciation: OH-oh-FIL-uh

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.