Chordaria spicata Suhr 1839
Publication Details
Chordaria spicata Suhr 1839: 67, pl. II: fig. 41
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chordaria is Chordaria flagelliformis (O.F.Müller) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lessonia spicata (Suhr) Santelices.
Type Information
Type locality: Valparaiso, central Chile; (González et al. 2012: 1159) Lectotype (provisional): Fig. 41 (Suhr 1839)*: (González et al. 2012: 1160) Notes: * until the specimens in J. Agardh Herbarium are examined, confirmed as duplication of the type material of C. spicata and one of them selected as lectotype.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bearing spikes.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 December 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 April 2013
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 April 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2024
