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Epithet: suprafoliata
Meaning: Having leaves positioned above one another or lying one over another
Derivation: A descriptive epithet formed from the Latin prefix supra-, meaning "above" or "over," and the Latin adjective foliata (feminine form of foliatus, meaning "leaved" or "having leaves").
Pronunciation: soo-pruh-foh-lee-AY-tuh

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.