curtipendula

Curtipendula is a plant-related species epithet used in botanical nomenclature. Derived from Latin curvus (“curved”) and pendulus (“hanging” or “pendant”), curtipendula typically describes a curved or pendant feature of a plant part, most often the tip of a leaf or the shape of a flower spike.

In taxonomic practice, curtipendula is not a single taxon. It appears in the specific epithets of multiple species across different genera, reflecting a descriptive characteristic rather than a shared lineage. Because epithets are reused across genera, the same word can appear in unrelated plants.

Identification requires the full binomial name, including the genus and the authority, and must be consulted in taxonomic keys or flora databases. The epithet alone conveys limited information about phylogeny.

For further information on botanical naming conventions, consult standard references such as the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN) or flora guides.