ileyii

Ileyii is a Latinized specific epithet used in scientific naming. As a species epithet, ileyii does not denote a taxon by itself; rather, it appears as the second part of a binomial name that identifies a species within a genus. The form ileyii is commonly employed to honor an individual with the surname Iley, following standard practices in taxonomy for eponymous naming.

Etymology and usage: The epithet ileyii derives from the honoree's surname. In binomial names the epithet is not capitalized and is treated as Latin. The precise form of an honorific epithet is shaped by Latin grammatical rules and the conventions of the particular nomenclatural code; consequently, different authors may render names honoring the same person with slightly different endings. A single epithet may occur in multiple genera, resulting in different species that share the ileyii epithet but belong to unrelated groups.

Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes: The epithet ileyii represents part of a species name rather than a standalone taxon. Names containing ileyii are governed by the appropriate code—such as the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature for animals or the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants—for their respective kingdoms. Valid usage requires proper publication with a description or diagnosis, adherence to priority rules, and avoidance of homonymy within a genus.

See also: Latin binomial nomenclature, species epithet, eponym.

Notes: The term ileyii may appear in diverse taxonomic literature as part of different species names, reflecting honorific naming practices rather than a single, distinct entity.