Haworthia decipiens var. xiphiophylla, formerly known as Haworthia arachnoidea var. xiphiophylla or Haworthia xiphiophylla, is a small …
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Epithet: xiphiophylla
Meaning: Sword-like leaves
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of two Ancient Greek nouns, "xíphos," meaning "sword," and "phúllon," meaning "leaf."
Pronunciation: zy-fi-oh-FIL-la
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.