Porphyra areolata Kjellman 1897
Publication Details
Porphyra areolata Kjellman 1897: 8, pl. 2: figs 1-4; pl. 5: figs 1-3
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1897). Japanska arter af slägtet Porphyra. Bihang til Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar, Afd. III 23(4): 1-34, 5 plates. [in Swedish]
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Porphyra suborbiculata Kjellman.
Source of Synonymy
Yoshida, T., Notoya, M., Kikuchi, N. & Miyata, M. (1997). Catalogue of species of Porphyra in the world, with special reference to the type locality and bibliography. Natural History Research (Chiba) 3: 5-18, 4 figs.
Type Information
Kobe, Japan; J. V. Petersen;
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 March 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 March 2005
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 March 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
