Peperomia verticillata is a small, semi-succulent shrub with upright branches bearing rounded leaves. It can reach a height of up to 20 …
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Epithet: verticillata
Meaning: Having whorls; verticillate
Derivation: Feminine form of the Latin adjective "verticillatus"
Pronunciation: a-KAW-liss
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.