Ceramium pedicellatum Hornemann, nom. illeg. 1818
Publication Details
Ceramium pedicellatum Hornemann, nom. illeg. 1818: pl. MDXCVI, f. 2
Published in: Hornemann, J.V. (1818). [Flora danica] 9, fasc. 27. . Havniae [Copenhagen].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceramium is Ceramium virgatum Roth.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Callithamnion corymbosum (Smith) Lyngbye.
Source of Synonymy
Kim, H.-S. & Lee, I.K. (2012). Algal flora of Korea. Volume 4, Number 5.Rhodophyta: Florideophyceae: Ceramiales: Ceramiaceae I (Non-corticate species). pp. [1-4], 1-152, figs 1-105. Incheon: National Institute of Biological Resources.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), provided with a pedicel, pedicelled (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 May 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 24 January 2018
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: not Ceramium pedicellatum De Candolle, 1805. - (24 January 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 January 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
