Korianderi

Korianderi is a Latinized specific epithet used in the scientific naming of organisms. In binomial nomenclature, it forms the second part of a species name, following the genus. The epithet korianderi does not denote a single taxon; instead, it appears in multiple species names across different genera. The exact meaning and origin of the epithet vary by the author who coined it.

In many cases, such epithets honor a person, often with a surname ending in -i (for example, a researcher or collector associated with the species). In other instances, a describer might assign the name to signal an association with coriander (Coriandrum sativum) or a characteristic reminiscent of the herb, though this usage is not universal. The epithet is thus not fixed in meaning and is interpreted within the context of each formal description.

Taxonomic practice requires that epithets agree in gender with the genus name and remain part of the species name even if the species is moved to a different genus. When a species is reassigned, the epithet korianderi typically remains, subject to rules that prevent conflicts such as homonymy or grammar adjustments.

Because korianderi is not a standalone taxon, there is no single taxon universally recognized by that name. It appears in various taxa, and each occurrence is governed by the relevant taxonomic code (for plants and fungi, the ICN; for animals, the ICZN). For precise usage, consult the original species descriptions and taxonomic databases.

See also Coriandrum sativum; coriander; binomial nomenclature.