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Epithet: oxypetalum
Meaning: Having pointed petals
Derivation: The neuter form of the Latinized descriptive compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek words: the adjective "ὀξῠ́ς (oxŭ́s)," meaning "sharp, pointed," and the noun "πέτᾰλον (pétălon)," meaning "petal."
Pronunciation: oks-ee-PET-al-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.