Chara decipiens N.A.Desvaux 1810
Publication Details
Chara decipiens N.A.Desvaux 1810: 138
Published in: Loiseleur Deslongschamps, J.L.A. (1810). Notice sur les plantes à ajouter à la flore de France (Flora Gallica) avec quelques corrections et observations. pp. 1-172, 21 pls. Paris: J.B. Sajou.
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 vulgaris var. papillata K.Wallroth.
Type Information
Type locality: "M. Dessvaux l'à trouvée dans les étangs, aux environs de Poitiers."; (Loiseleur Deslongschamps 1810: 138)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), deceiving (used of a species closely resembling another) (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 27 October 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 19 September 2017
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 September 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 May 2024
