Beckerella scalaramosa Kraft 1976
Publication Details
Beckerella scalaramosa Kraft 1976: 85, figs 1-15
Published in: Kraft, G.T. (1976). The morphology of Beckerella scalaramosa, a new species of Gelidiales (Rhodophyta) from the Philippines. Phycologia 15: 85-91, 15 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Beckerella is Beckerella pinnatifida (J.Agardh) Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilophora scalaramosa (Kraft) R.E.Norris.
Source of Synonymy
Norris, R.E. (1987). A re-evaluation of Ptilophora Kützing and Beckerella Kylin (Gelidiales, Rhopdophyceae) with a review of South African species. Botanica Marina 30: 243-258, 23 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Bulusan, Sorsogon Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands; (Kraft 1976: 85) Holotype: G.K. Kraft; 22.iii.1968; UH; K431 (Kraft 1976: 85)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 May 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 February 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 May 2025
