Pilosocereus pentaedrophorus is a shrubby or tree-like cactus with erect stems that usually have 4 to 6, sometimes up to 10 ribs lined …
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Epithet: pentaedrophorus
Meaning: Bearing five geometric solids
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the prefix "penta-," meaning "five," the Ancient Greek noun "hedra," meaning "face of a regular geometric solid", and the suffix "-phorus," meaning "carrying, bearing."
Pronunciation: pent-ay-droh-FOR-us
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.