Glottiphyllum regium (Royal Tonguefig) is a small succulent that forms a compact clump of thick, fleshy leaves on short, branched stems …
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Epithet: regium
Meaning: Of or pertaining to a king; kingly, regal, royal.
Derivation: Neuter form of the Latin adjective "regius."
Pronunciation: REE-jee-um
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.