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Epithet: phyllanthoides
Meaning: Resembling Phyllanthus
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the generic name "Phyllanthus" and the Latin suffix "-oides," meaning "looks like" or "similar to."
Pronunciation: fil-lan-THOY-deez

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.