Cerochlamys pachyphylla is a small, clump-forming succulent with a short, branched trunk and erect, finger-like leaves arranged in pairs …
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Epithet: pachyphylla
Meaning: Thick-leafed
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "pachyphyllus"
Pronunciation: pak-ee-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.