Chara poopoensis G.O.Allen 1940
Publication Details
Chara poopoensis G.O.Allen 1940: 158, figs. 1-4 (as 'poopóensis')
Published in: Allen, G.O. (1940). The Percy Sladen Trust Expedition to Lake Titicaca in 1937 under the Leadership of Mr H. Cary Gilson. IX. Charophyta. Transactions of the Linnean Society of London: 3rd Series 1(2): 155-160, 4 figures.
Request PDFPublication date: December 1940
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chara andina var. poopoensis (G.O.Allen) Raam.
Source of Synonymy
Raam, J.C van (2010). R.D. Wood's "Synopsis of the Characeae" adapted and modified. CD, privately distributed by the author in anticipation of publication..
Type Information
Bolivia: Oruro: In brackish water near Lake Poopo, Pazna; Holotype: T.G.Tutin; Aug. 17, 1937; BM;
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 16 September 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 20 July 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 July 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 June 2025
