Desmidorchis speciosa, formerly known as Caralluma speciosa, is a succulent plant that grows in clumps of erect or ascending, tetragonal …
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Epithet: speciosa
Meaning: Showy, handsome, splendid
Derivation: The feminine form of the Latin adjective "speciosus."
Pronunciation: spee-see-OH-suh
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.
Aloe speciosa (Tilt-head Aloe) is a succulent tree that forms dense rosettes at the end of a simple or branched stem covered below with …