Aloe perfoliata (Mitre Aloe), also known as Aloe mitriformis, is a hardy species that forms small colonies of elongated rosettes. Stems…
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Epithet: perfoliata
Meaning: Appearing to have the stem passing through the leaves; having the leaf around the stem at the base.
Derivation: Feminine form of the New Latin adjective "perfoliatus."
Pronunciation: per-foh-lee-AY-tuh
Alternative Pronunciation: per-foh-lee-AH-tuh
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.
Crassula perfoliata is a sparingly branched succulent shrub with erect branches bearing opposite, lance-shaped to triangular, green to …