Conferva barbata Smith, nom. illeg. 1808
Publication Details
Conferva barbata Smith, nom. illeg. 1808: 26, pl. 1814
Published in: Smith, J.E. (1808). English botany; or, coloured figures of British plants, with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth. To which will be added, occasional remarks. Vol. 26 pp. pls. 1801-1872. London: printed for the author by J. Davis.
Publication date: April, 1808
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Conferva is Conferva rupestris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Anotrichium barbatum (C.Agardh) Nägeli.
Type Information
Type locality: Brighthelmston Beach, Sussex [south coast of England]; (Smith 1808: 26, pl. 1814) Type: W. Borrer; BM?; (Smith 1808: 26, pl. 1814)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bearded.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 April 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
