Gelidium divaricatum G.Martens 1866
Publication Details
Gelidium divaricatum G.Martens 1866: 30, pl. VIII [8]: fig. 4
Published in: Martens, G. von (1868 '1866'). Die Tange. Die Preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien. Nach amtlichen Quellen. Botanischer Theil. pp. 1-152, pls I-VII. Berlin: Verlag de Königlichen Geheimen Ober-Hofbuchdruckerei (R.Y. Decker).
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Hongkong [Hong Kong]; (Martens 1868: 30) Notes: Lectotype: Hong Kong, Martens’ illustration, pl. VIII: fig. 4 (Martens 1866), collection date unknown; shown in Lin et al. (2018: fig. 2 D), the overall morphology of which strongly conforms with epitype material shown as Lin et al. (2018: figs 2 A, B). Epitype:—HAST#142346, Hair Pin Beach, Stanley, Hong Kong Island, 29 February 2008, collected by S.-M. Lin (Lin et al. 2018: fig. 2A).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), divaricate, spreading at a wide angle (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 December 1997 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 March 2025
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Nomenclatural note
See Silva, Basson & Moe (1996) regarding nomenclature. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 March 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
