Conophytum stephanii is a dwarf succulent with bodies that consist of two thick, fleshy, almost entirely fused leaves. It grows in …
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Epithet: stephanii
Derivation: Honors the German plant collector Paul Stephan, who tended the succulent collection at the Hamburg Botanic Garden in Hamburg, Germany.
Pronunciation: ste-FAN-ee-eye
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.