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Epithet: sphalmanthoides
Meaning: Resembling Sphalmanthus
Derivation: A Latinized comparative epithet formed from the combining form sphalmanth- (from the generic name Sphalmanthus, a former genus now included in Mesembryanthemum) and the Greek-derived suffix -oides, meaning "resembling" or "similar to."
Pronunciation: sfal-man-THOY-deez

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.