User:Banksiaman

Regarding the choice of “banksiaman” (one word) as a Wikipedia eponym, the “User” was inspired by the scientific contributions of Sir Joseph Banks (1743 – 1820). By way of further summary background, the genus Banksia was first described and named by Carl Linneaus in April 1782, and honours botanist Joseph Banks. Banks took part in Captain James Cook’s first great voyage (1768–1771), visiting Brazil, Tahiti, and, after 6 months in New Zealand, Australia, returning to immediate fame. He held the position of President of the Royal Society for over 41 years. He is credited with introducing the eucalyptus, acacia and the genus named after him, Banksia, to the Western world. Approximately 80 species of plants bear his name. This inspirational combination of influences together form the philosophical nature of the user’s motivation. I plan no use of this eponym outside its current application as a dedicated User of Wikipedia.