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Epithet: stapeliiformis
Meaning: Resembling a Stapelia
Derivation: Compound epithet made by adding the suffix "-formis," meaning "having the form of," to the genus name "Stapelia." Stapelia is a genus of low-growing, spineless, stem-succulent plants, predominantly found in South Africa, with a few species also occurring in other parts of Africa.
Pronunciation: sta-pel-ee-ih-FORM-iss

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.

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