bolusii

Bolusii is a Latinized specific epithet used in the scientific names of organisms. It is not a taxon or a genus itself, but rather the second part of a binomial name that identifies a particular species.

Etymology and naming convention: The suffix -ii in Latinized taxonomic epithets typically denotes that the species is named in honor of a person. Bolusii generally honors the surname Bolus, most often referring to the 19th-century South African botanist Harry Bolus, whose work contributed to the study of African flora. Epithets such as bolusii follow the nomenclature rules of either the botanic (ICN) or zoological (ICZN) codes, depending on the organism involved.

Usage: Bolusii appears across multiple genera where a species has been named to recognize Bolus. While plant species are the most common bearers of this epithet, it can appear in other groups where appropriate, reflecting the legacy of the honoree in scientific exploration and description.

Example: Aloe bolusii is a commonly cited example, representing a succulent species named to honor Bolus. The epithet conveys historical ties to the individuals recognized by taxonomic naming rather than describing a universal biological trait of the organism.

See also: Latin epithets in taxonomy; binomial nomenclature; Harry Bolus; Aloe bolusii.

Notes: Bolusii is a nomenclatural element rather than a distinct biological group. For more information, consult taxonomy and nomenclature references that discuss eponymous species names and their usage in different kingdoms.