nystatiinilla

Nystatiinilla is a name that has appeared in some informal sources but is not recognized as a valid taxon in current biological nomenclature. As of 2024, major taxonomic databases and authorities do not list nystatiinilla as a described genus or species. The term may reflect confusion with nystatin, a polyene antifungal compound, or may be a neologism used in teaching or fiction.

Etymology and form: The construction resembles patterns seen in Latinized taxonomic names, combining elements associated with nystatin with the diminutive suffix -illa. However, without formal publication, diagnosis, or type material, such a name has no standing in scientific taxonomy.

Taxonomic status: Because it lacks a formal description, type designation, and publication in a recognized taxonomic work, nystatiinilla has not been validly published under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. Consequently, it is not used in scientific naming or classification.

Usage and cautions: In many contexts, the term appears only in non-peer-reviewed material, student exercises, or mis-spellings. Anyone encountering the name should verify it against primary sources or consult databases like Index Fungorum or MycoBank. If a researcher intends to name a taxon nystatiinilla in the future, that work would require a Latin diagnosis or description and the deposition of a holotype.

See also: Nystatin; Fungal nomenclature; Taxonomic naming conventions.