Chara vulgaris f. excelsa (T.F.Allen) R.D.Wood 1962
Publication Details
Chara vulgaris f. excelsa (T.F.Allen) R.D.Wood 1962: 8
Published in: Wood, R.D. (1962). New combinations and taxa in the revision of Characeae. Taxon 11: 7-25.
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 contraria var. excelsa (T.F.Allen) Raam.
Basionym
Chara excelsa T.F.Allen
Type Information
New York: Canadagua; Holotype: T.F.Allen; Aug 1881; NY; Notes: T.F.Allen: Char. Amer. Exs. No. 15
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common, general, ordinary (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 14 October 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 18 April 2011
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024