eversmanii

eversmanii is a Latinized species epithet used in the scientific names of several organisms rather than a single taxon. In taxonomy, the epithet functions as a patronym, honoring an individual with the surname Eversman or Eversmann who contributed to the discovery or study of the organism. The exact person honored varies by species description.

Because it appears across different genera, there is no single organism known simply as eversmanii. Each occurrence refers to a distinct species with its own genus, distribution, habitat, and biology. The form reflects Latinization rules and the gender of the genus; related epithets in zoology or botany may appear as eversmanni or eversmanii depending on the author and tradition.

For any species bearing the epithet, the full binomial name should be consulted to determine its taxonomic placement and geographic range. The epithet itself provides no information about the organism beyond the honorific origin of the name.

See also: Eversmann (surname); patronyms in taxonomy.

Notes: Patronymic epithets such as eversmanii are common across plants, animals, and fungi, reflecting the history of specimen collection and species description. The International Code of Nomenclature governs spelling and gender agreement in different groups.