Name: "Candidatus Howiesonia" Van Lill et al. 2026
Etymology: How.ie.son’i.a. N.L. fem. n. Howiesonia, named in honour of Prof. John Howieson of Murdoch University (Australia) for his contribution to advancing rhizobial research, predominantly in agricultural systems
Gender: feminine (stem: Howiesoni-)
Type species: "Candidatus Howiesonia pseudosoli" Van Lill et al. 2026
Original publication:
van Lill M, Steenkamp ET, Palmer M, Beukes CW, Venter SN. Using the SeqCode to validate the names of reclassified lineages of rhizobia and agrobacteria. Syst Appl Microbiol 2026; 49:126720. 
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Nomenclatural status: not validly published
Nomenclatural pro-status: not pro-validly published
Taxonomic status: preferred name (not pro-correct name)
Number of child taxa with a validly published and correct name: 0
Number of child taxa with a validly published name, including synonyms: 0
Total number of child taxa: 1
| Name | Nomenclatural status | Taxonomic status |
|---|---|---|
| "Candidatus Howiesonia pseudosoli" Van Lill et al. 2026 | not validly published | preferred name |
Parent taxon: Bartonellaceae Gieszczykiewicz 1939 (Approved Lists 1980)
Assigned by:
van Lill M, Steenkamp ET, Palmer M, Beukes CW, Venter SN. Using the SeqCode to validate the names of reclassified lineages of rhizobia and agrobacteria. Syst Appl Microbiol 2026; 49:126720. 🇿🇦
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