onnellisia

Onnellisia is a name that does not appear as a validly published genus in current standard taxonomic references. As of now, there is no formal description, type species, or recognized publication for a genus by that exact spelling in major databases such as ITIS, NCBI Taxonomy, or Plants of the World Online. Because of the absence of formal publication, onnellisia has no accepted placement in the plant, fungal, or animal kingdoms.

Nomenclature and status: For a genus name to be valid under the appropriate code (ICN for plants, algae, and fungi, or the ICZN for animals), it must be properly published with a description or diagnosis, and a type specimen or element must be designated. Since onnellisia lacks such publication, it is not considered a valid taxon in standard references. It may, however, appear as a misspelling, a provisional name in a manuscript, or a local usage without taxonomic standing.

Etymology and usage: The etymology is unclear without a formal description; if coined, it could be derived from a person, place, or characteristic, following generic naming rules. In practice, readers should verify sources when encountering this term, as it may reflect a typographical error or an informal label rather than a formal taxon.

See also: Taxonomic nomenclature, List of rejected or invalid genus names, Taxonomic databases, Botanical nomenclature.

References: No formal entries currently listed under onnellisia in major taxonomic databases.