Prepodesma orpenii, also known as Aloinopsis orpenii, is a small succulent that forms compact clumps of rosettes with 2 to 4 pairs of …
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Epithet: orpenii
Derivation: Honors Redmond Orpen (fl. 1921) of Kleinzee, Northern Cape, South Africa, who discovered this species.
Pronunciation: or-PEN-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.