Chara contraria var. schaffneri (A.Braun) Raam, nom. inval. 2010
Publication Details
Chara contraria var. schaffneri (A.Braun) Raam, nom. inval. 2010
Published in: 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 Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Basionym
Chara contraria subsp. schaffneri A.Braun
Type Information
Mexico: In allen Lagunen des Thales von Mexico und in einer einzigen kleinen bei Chapultepec, Valle de Mexico; Syntype: Schaffner; June 1855;
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Key Characteristics
This taxon is difficult to separate from C. vulgaris/C.contraria as it har isostichous cortex. Dubious taxon.
Similar Species
Chara globularis
Created: 14 October 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 05 July 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 July 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
