Dracaena pinguicula (Walking Sansevieria), formerly known as Sansevieria pinguicula, is a small, attractive succulent with short stems …
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Epithet: pinguicula
Meaning: Somewhat thick or slightly fleshy
Derivation: A descriptive compound epithet formed from the stem pingui- (derived from the Latin adjective pinguis, meaning "thick" or "fleshy") and -cula, the feminine form of the Latin diminutive suffix -culus.
Pronunciation: ping-WIK-yoo-la
Alternative Pronunciation: pin-GWIK-yoo-la
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.