It is considered as immodest and in poor taste to name a taxon for oneself, especially because one's surname becomes attached to the taxon anyway (e.g., Azadirachta indica Jussieu, 1830). Technically, a one-letter difference (zinia vs. zinnia) is sufficient to distinguish the two, but in practice, the two names are too close to be in good taste. Congratulations on the new species! But it would be best to give it a different name.

In biological nomenclature, the rules for naming species are governed by specific guidelines depending on the classification system used. Here’s how you can approach using "Zinnia" in binomial nomenclature:

1. Binomial Nomenclature Rules

• Binomial System: The binomial nomenclature system consists of two parts: the genus name and the species epithet (e.g., Homo sapiens). The genus name is always capitalized, and the species epithet is lowercase.
• Unique Genus Names: Each genus name must be unique and not already in use within the same taxonomic group. If "Zinnia" is already used as a genus name in another context, you cannot use it again for a new genus.
• Publication and Validity: Names must be published according to the rules of the relevant nomenclature codes (e.g., ICN for plants, ICZN for animals). The name must be described and published in a recognized scientific journal or a book to be considered valid.

2. Examples and Considerations

• Existing Genus: The name Zinnia is already used for a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. If you want to use "Zinnia" in a new context, it must be in a different taxonomic category or family, and you need to ensure it does not conflict with existing names.
• Creating New Names: If you are creating new species names and wish to use "Zinnia" as part of the name, you might use it in a different context, such as:Genus Name: Metha zinnia Species Epithet: Lasisanthes zinnia (if "zinnia" is part of the species epithet).

3. Steps to Publish

Summary

You can use "Zinnia" in binomial nomenclature if it complies with the rules of the relevant nomenclature code and does not conflict with existing names. Ensure it is correctly formatted and published in a recognized scientific context.

Many thanks for details.

Dear Zinia,

It is possible that you publish a specie with the name zinnia, but it iis not normal. You have to find a collega that publishes the species with your name.

That is how it normally goes. It is unusal that you yourself use your own name.

Greetings,

Arnout-Jan Rossenaar

Arnout-Jan Rossenaar So many thanks for your answer.

You asked also if you can publish 60-70 new specie sin on e article.

I would not dot that.

Look at if you cab make some coherent groeps for exemaple species from the same region. Or species belonging to the same group. Then your artticle willl be better usefull. It will be cited more.

If you publis one than ,ore species at a time publish till 10 in one article not more.

Greetings,

Arnout-Jan Rossenaar

Okay. I got it. Many thanks Arnout-Jan Rossenaar

Dear Zinia,

I read your article about the new species.

I m afraid that you have to add a latin description for a formal publicaties. I fear that a description in English is not enough. There are certain rules to accept new species.

Greetings

Arnout Jan Rossenaar

Zinia Nasrin Shumon

How cab you publish new species of Zephyranthes from bangladesh

while this is South American species

Yes. But new species can be found in any places in the world. It grows in wild or naturally in our country. Confused with other species and identified as wrong identification. I compare and given all the points in my article. Please read my article..you will know that. Thanks.

Thanks for your answer I will read your article.

Strange that a southamerican species has a new species in Bangladesh.

Greetings,

Arnout-Jan

Okay, thanks. I added 10 identification keys and compare table. Yes, there are many new species in the world, which have no native records.

Dear Zinia,

I ve read your article and I m convinced.

Zephyranthes spread all over the world and in Bangladesh a new species has developed with 8 stamens. Extraodinary.

Thanks for finding this new species.

Greetings,

Arnout-Jan Rossenaar

So many thanks. I felt honored. And the ovary is 4-chambered.