scortechinii from Scortechini; named after Benedetto Scortechini (1845-1886), Benedetto Scortechini (1845, Cupramontana, W.S.W. of Ancona; 1886, Calcutta), R.C. missionary, who worked from 1871-84 in Quensland, thereafter in Straits Settlements, zealous collector of plants.