Aloinopsis villetii is a dwarf succulent with a thick rootstock and 2 or 3 leaf pairs to a branch, forming a rosette. The leaves are …
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Epithet: villetii
Derivation: Honors Dr. A.C.T. Villet (fl. 1936-1956), a collector of succulents in South Africa.
Pronunciation: vil-LET-ee-eye
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.
Lithops villetii (Living Stones) is a dwarf succulent with bodies that consist of two opposite, partly fused leaves. It grows solitary or …