Nitella occidentalis T.F.Allen 1894
Publication Details
Nitella occidentalis T.F.Allen 1894: 166-167, pl.187
Published in: Allen, T.F. (1894). Remarks on Chara gymnopus A. Br., with descriptions of new species of Chara and Nitella. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 21: 162-167, pls 185-192.
Publication date: 1894
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitella is Nitella opaca (C.Agardh ex Bruzelius) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitella blankinshipii var. occidentalis (T.F.Allen) Raam.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), western.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 February 2011
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
