Conophytum stephanii is a dwarf succulent with bodies composed of two fleshy, almost entirely fused leaves. It grows in clusters, forming a…
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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
Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.
Here is a full list of succulents with this epithet. Click on the photo or the name of the plant for which you wish to see further information.