(233–240) Proposals on orthography: Epithets honouring persons

To eliminate a “back-door rule”, Rec. 60C.1 in the Melbourne Code (McNeill & al. Regnum Veg. 154. 2012) was moved into Art. 60.8 of Shenzhen (Turland 159. 2018), but doing so opening sentence rewritten. The wording introduces several new issues, one which is added phrase “derived from personal names”. This can be read variously, could include any, or all, following: translations names Latin (or another language), anagrams (like celiae for Alice Leblanc), epithets based on initials (armianus Anthony R. Mitchell) and combined with word (chrisolum Chris Rodgerson “solus”; arthurolfago Arthur Tischer, Rolf Rawé “ago” verb “agere”). wide interpretation has two problems: (1) it not compatible clauses (a)–(d) 60.8, prescribe how name to converted an epithet by adding termination (and say nothing about words names”) (2) this would require additional classes examined correctability exceptions made as proposed abbreviations (Prop. 186, McNeill Taxon 71: 1340–1341. 2022). A second issue blanket exception “personal that are already Greek possess well-established latinized form”. There supposed ways forming specific infraspecific names. That is, detailed 60.8(a)–(d) modern names, regular grammar (for have been properly latinized): Martius either martiusii (by 60.8) martii grammar). allows user here entirely excepted scope like martiusi martiusiensis allowable. Obviously what intended. further whether latinization acceptable not) regulated 60.9. does recognize any such concept “well-established form”, rather “intentional latinizations”. Article 60.9 (intentional) (as long involve only terminal letter, case restrictions apply), no matter if form one-of-a-kind effort, anything between. make work well together appears necessary form” while also referring belongs 60C.1, where placed context. “60.8. When formed (see 23A.1), done follows (but see 60 Note 5):” [Current wording: derived do 60C.1) follows:”] phrasing fits close intent uses “termination” than “Latin termination”. accords present provision starting “Terminations contrary […]” (the 60.12). implies terminations correctable, regardless language termination. As shown above, listing fails respects redundant anyway because explicitly ruled elsewhere: existing rule. It helpful, purposes it, 60.12, now receive separate number, just had decades. In its form, uncomfortably long. same apply final (main text) paragraph 60.10 (“Adjectival […]”). “60.9. spelling used at valid publication resulted intentional personal, geographical, vernacular name, original (Art. 60.2) retained 60.1). Excepted when involves (a) applies, (b) omission vowel consonant conversion different vowel, omitted letter restored.” changes authors who adopt nomenclature latinizations, they preserved, except, concern restored.”] 60.9, “by authors” remnant earlier Stockholm (Lanjouw 3. 1952) up Berlin (Greuter 118. 1988), presumably intended mark practice past, continuable present. out place retroactive rule, “earlier” removed; function: all authors. “changes spelling” refers process “personal, names” confusing chapter correct spellings (scientific) Both elements eliminated without loss gain clarity. “Note 5. […] Epithets resulting fall under subject standardization although 60C.2 may apply.” (pre-)Linnaean times, often adopted pen themselves Stearn, Bot. Latin, ed. 4: 282–284. 1992), including translating their name. 60C.2: tradition indeed turned these “names But other causes: nobilis Wollemia imply refer Nobilis. Similarly, Avonia mallei (honouring Stephen A. Hammer) Byrsonima baccae Paul E. Berry) wordplay, part freedom author epithet. “Ex. n1. Melaleuca fabri Craven (in Austral. Syst. 12: 876. 1999) honours Basil Mary Smith, translation nominative plural, noun apposition. 60.8), word. Although recommended, accepted altered “fabrorum”).” n2. epithet, apposition, Crataegus spes-aestatum J. B. Phipps Novon 16: 382. 2006) Bill Summers, person, genitive plural (“aestatum”) singular. Latin.” “60.9bis. For more parts, position added, provisions equally name.” Vochysia hannekesaskiae Marc.-Berti Pittieria 18: 7. 1989) dedicated wife daughters author; total three persons, whom named Hanneke Saskia. altered, Saskia position), single person. However, Qualea ‘hannekesaskiarum’ 13: 1986), (i.e. Saskia), corrected singular.” Cestrum ‘johnniegentrianum’ D'Arcy Ann. Missouri Gard. 60: 601. 1974) composed given surname (“Nomen Johannis L. Gentryi designatur”). component Gentry, added: correctable cited johnniegentryanum.” seems fairly clear spirit standardize epithets, deals converting epithets. leaves vacuum especially persons Example, entity “Hannekesaskia” exists, do). Only should correctable. applies (e.g. + surname), various permutations, combining (flos-, etc.) prefix (pseudo-, neo-, etc.). “60(new1). dedicating preferably (surname, nickname) described unless applies.” n. An Verhulstia trisororum Hern.-Rest. Persoonia 39: 449. 2017), “the sisters Jikke, Anoek Elke Verhulst, collected soil sample fungus isolated”, perfectly permissible understandable avoids near-tautonym ‘Verhulstia verhulstiarum’), general recommended signal persons.” stands, desiring honour person way required use Recommendation useful. Notwithstanding publish want honouring will, general, effective making identity person(s) honoured example, amicorum, times group friends, allowable, persons. Traditionally, amicorum geographical nature (“from Friendly Islands” = Tonga). “60(new2). abbreviation anagram, initials, etc., follow Recommendations far possible.” supported Examples cases mentioned introduction (above) those provided Prop. 186 al., l.c. Etymological Dictionary Succulent Plant Names Eggli Newton find were uncommon ways.