Stewarti

Stewarti is primarily a surname of Scottish origin, a variant of Stewart or Stuart, which itself derives from the medieval office of steward. The name has appeared in English-speaking regions and in historical records as a family name, sometimes associated with individuals who contributed to science, exploration, or local communities.

In taxonomy, the epithet stewarti (and its variant stewartii) is used to honor a person with the surname Stewart. The epithet is Latinized and placed after the genus name; the genus is capitalized while the species epithet is written in lowercase. Because many different taxa have been named in honor of people named Stewart, there is no single organism known as “Stewarti.” Instead, numerous species across plants, animals, and microorganisms bear the epithet stewarti or stewartii in their scientific names, reflecting commemorations by various authors.

The practice of commemorative naming follows traditional conventions in taxonomy. The choice between stewarti and stewartii depends on Latinization rules and the author’s preference, and the exact spelling can vary with linguistic and taxonomic context. In most formal usage, the epithet remains part of the full binomial or trinomial name and does not stand alone.

See also: Stewart (surname); Stewartia, a genus of flowering plants; Stuart; steward. These terms relate to the origin of the name and its use in nomenclature and culture.