Haworthia truncata var. maughanii (Maughan's Haworthia) is a small succulent with thick fleshy truncated leaves spirally arranged in a …
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Epithet: truncata
Meaning: Maimed, mutilated
Derivation: Feminine form of "truncatus," perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "trunco"
Pronunciation: trunk-AH-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.
Haworthia truncata var. minor is a small succulent with gray or gray-green leaves with a nearly rectangular cross-section, rough warty…
Haworthia truncata (Horse's Teeth) is a small succulent plant with gray or gray-green leaves that have a nearly rectangular cross-section …
Schlumbergera truncata (Thanksgiving Cactus) is a popular much-branched cactus with dark green stems composed of smooth flattened …