Dracaena parva (Kenya Hyacinth), formerly known as Sansevieria parva, is a slow-growing succulent that forms rosettes of 6 to 12 narrow …
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Epithet: parva
Meaning: Small; little
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective parvus.
Pronunciation: PAR-vuh
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.