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Epithet: stapeliiformis
Meaning: Stapelia-like; resembling Stapelia
Derivation: A Latinized comparative epithet formed from the generic name Stapelia and the Latin suffix -formis, meaning "-shaped" or "having the form of."
Pronunciation: sta-pel-ee-ih-FORM-iss

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.