Stapelia paniculata subsp. scitula (Small Starfish Flower), also known as Stapelia scitula, is a small succulent plant with slender …
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Epithet: scitula
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful, pretty, elegant, neat, trim
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "scitulus"
Pronunciation: SKIT-yoo-luh
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.