Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef' (Chinese Sedum) is a mat-forming succulent with creeping stems that root at the nodes and fleshy, rounded …
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Epithet: tetractinum
Meaning: Having parts arranged in fours, four-rayed
Derivation: A Latinized compound adjectival epithet formed from two Ancient Greek elements: the combining form τετρα- (tetra-), meaning "four," and the noun ᾰ̓κτῑ́ς (ăktī́s), meaning "ray" or "spoke."
Pronunciation: te-TRAK-tee-num
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.
Sedum tetractinum (Chinese Sedum) is a low-growing succulent that forms a mat of overlapping rounded leaves that resemble fish scales …