Chara capensis E.Meyer ex Kützing 1857
Publication Details
Chara capensis E.Meyer ex Kützing 1857: 28, pl. 71
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1857). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. VII pp. i-ii, 1-40, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
South Africa: Cap de Bonne-Esperance; Zeyher; L;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pertaining to the Cape, usually the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Key Characteristics
Monoecious
Similar Species
Chara globularis
Created: 22 September 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 16 July 2011
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 July 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
