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