capensis
Capensis is a Latin epithet used in biological nomenclature to indicate that a species or subspecies originates from the Cape of Good Hope region in present-day South Africa. In botanical and zoological names, capensis typically appears as the second part of a binomial or trinomial name, signaling geographic association rather than taxonomic rank.
Etymology and meaning: capensis derives from Latin, meaning “of the cape.” The Cape region is notable for
Usage and conventions: The epithet capensis is used across plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is not a
Limitations and context: The presence of capensis in a name denotes geographic origin, not evolutionary relationship.