Aloe sinkatana (Sudan Aloe) is a clumping succulent that forms rosettes of spotted, light green, lance-shaped leaves armed with sharp …
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Epithet: sinkatana
Meaning: Of or pertaining to Sinkat
Derivation: A Latinized toponymic epithet formed from Sinkat, a small town in eastern Sudan, and -ana, the feminine form of the Latin suffix -anus, meaning "of or pertaining to."
Pronunciation: sink-uh-TAWN-uh
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.