Delftia is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that was first isolated from soil in Delft, Netherlands. The species is named after both the city, and in honor of pioneering research in the field of bacteriology that occurred in Delft.
The Delftia genus comprises Gram-negative bacteria first discovered in soil within the Dutch city of Delft. This species is named after its geographical origin and serves as a tribute to pioneering bacteriological studies that occurred there.