succubous

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkjʊbəs/

adjective

Botany
  • (of a liverwort) having leaves obliquely inserted on the stem so that their upper edges are overlapped by the lower edges of the leaves above. Often contrasted with incubous.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin succubare 'lie under' + -ous