Myriodesma integrifolium Harvey 1859
Publication Details
Myriodesma integrifolium Harvey 1859: 286, pl. CLXXXVI [186]
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1859). Algae. Part III. Flora Tasmaniae. In: The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror, in the years 1839-1843, under the command of Captain Sir James Clark Ross...Vol. II. Part III. Flora Tasmaniae. Monocotyledones and Acotyledones. (Hooker, J.D. Eds), pp. 282-343. London: Lovell Reeve.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Myriodesma is Myriodesma serrulatum (J.V.Lamouroux) Endlicher.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Georgetown, W. H. H." [Tasmania]; (Harvey 1859: 286) Holotype: Harvey; Herb. Harvey, TCD; (Womersley 1987: 412) Notes: Silva et al. (1996) recommend consulting Nizamuddin & Womersley (1967: 377) for more information on the lectotype locality of this species. However, Harvey clearly says "HAB. Georgetown, 'W. H. H. DISTRIB. Geelong and Westem Port, Victoria." and "Harv. Alg. Exsicc n. 43" suggesting that the holotype is from Tasmania.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with entire leaves.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 24 September 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 February 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
