Porphyra cordata Meneghini 1844
Publication Details
Porphyra cordata Meneghini 1844: 303
Published in: Meneghini, G. (1844). Algarum species novae vel minus notae a Prof. J. Meneghini propositae. Giornale Botanico Italiano Anno 1 Tomo 1(1): 296-306.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Type locality: Liburnia, Croatia; (INA 1996) Type: Corinaldi; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), heart-shaped.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 March 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 January 2017
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Distributional note
Mediterranean (Sánchez et al., 2014). - (17 April 2015) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 January 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 July 2025