eisenhoweri

Eisenhoweri is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of various organisms to honor individuals with the surname Eisenhower, most commonly Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States. As a taxonomic epithet, eisenhoweri is not a stand-alone taxon; it appears within binomial names across different genera.

Etymology and form: The epithet is derived from the surname Eisenhower in its Latin genitive form, typically yielding the ending -i to honor a male person. In some naming traditions, feminine honorees may produce -ae, while multiple honorees can yield -orum, depending on the language and the describer’s choice. The exact spelling and suffixing follow the rules of the International Code of Nomenclature applicable to the relevant group.

Usage and scope: Eisenhoweri has been applied to species across diverse groups—including animals, plants, and microorganisms—where describers chose to honor Eisenhower. The use of the epithet does not convey any taxonomic relationship between different eisenhoweri-bearing species; they are only linked by the honorific epithet in their respective names. Because multiple genera may independently assign the epithet to new species, the same epithet can appear in many unrelated taxa.

Taxonomic notes: The epithet follows the standard formatting rules for its group (zoological, botanical, or bacteriological nomenclature). It is not unique to a single species, and its presence reflects the commemorative choice of the taxonomist describing the organism.

See also: Eponym (biology) and List of species named after people.