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Epithet: tetraphylla
Meaning: Having four leaves; four-leaved
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound epithet formed from two Ancient Greek elements: the combining form τετρᾰ- (tetră-), meaning "four," and the noun φύλλον (phýllon), meaning "leaf."
Pronunciation: tet-ruh-FIL-uh

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.