Hydropuntia fastigiata (Chang & B.M.Xia) M.J.Wynne 1989
Publication Details
Hydropuntia fastigiata (Chang & B.M.Xia) M.J.Wynne 1989: 477
Published in: Wynne, M.J. (1989). The re-instatement of Hydropuntia Montagne (Gracilariaceae, Rhodophyta). Taxon 38: 476-479.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Hydropuntia is Hydropuntia urvillei Montagne.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria edulis (S.G.Gmelin) P.C.Silva.
Basionym
Polycavernosa fastigiata C.F.Chang & B.M.Xia
Type Information
Type locality: Yinggehai, Hainan, China; (Silva & al. 1996: 167) Type: AST 60-7240: (Index Nominum Algarum) Notes: China: Ledung District: Yinggehai (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 May 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 17 September 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 September 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
