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Epithet: oxypetalum
Meaning: Sharp-petaled
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "oxy-," meaning "sharp, acute, pungent," and the noun "petalum," 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.