Neoporphyra meridionalis (M.M.Reddy, R.J.Anderson & J.J.Bolton) M.M.Reddy 2020
Current name:
Pyropia meridionalis M.M.Reddy, R.J.Anderson & J.J.Bolton
Subtidal, Doringbaai, West coast, South Africa; Collected subtidally, growing epiphytically on the stipe of Ecklonia maxima. - 31 March 2018. M.M. Reddy
Publication Details
Neoporphyra meridionalis (M.M.Reddy, R.J.Anderson & J.J.Bolton) M.M.Reddy 2020: 2
Published in: Reddy, M.M. (2020). Transfer of Pyropia meridionalis to Neoporphyra (Bangiaceae, Rhodophyta). Notulae Algarum 142: 1-3, no figs.
Publication date: "31 May 2020"
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Neoporphyra is Neoporphyra haitanensis (T.J.Chang & B.F.Zheng) J.Brodie & L.-E.Yang.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pyropia meridionalis M.M.Reddy, R.J.Anderson & J.J.Bolton.
Basionym
Pyropia meridionalis M.M.Reddy, R.J.Anderson & J.J.Bolton
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), found towards the South.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 May 2020 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 April 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 May 2025
