hanburiae

Hanburiae is a Latinized epithet used in biological nomenclature. It appears as the second part of a species name (the specific epithet) in various genera, and its primary purpose is to honor an individual with the surname Hanbury. The epithet does not denote a distinct taxon on its own but serves to commemorate a person connected to the species’ discovery, collection, or study. In practice, hanburiae can be attached to many different genera across plants and animals, with the exact honoree and rationale described in the original description or subsequent etymology notes.

Etymology and grammar: The form hanburiae follows Latin conventions for commemorative epithets and is typically treated as feminine, aligning with the grammatical gender of the genus name in many botanical names. The precise treatment can vary by author and code of nomenclature, and some publications may use related forms such as hanburii for male honorees.

Nomenclatural usage: As an epithet, hanburiae is not a standalone taxon; it is contextually bound to a genus and author citation. Different taxa may independently adopt the epithet, resulting in multiple, unrelated species sharing the same specific epithet but belonging to different groups. To determine the honoree and the history of a given hanburiae, one should consult the original species description and its etymology notes.

See also: Hanbury (surname), Latin binomial nomenclature, Epithet.