Porphyra laciniata var. umbilicalis C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1829
Publication Details
Porphyra laciniata var. umbilicalis C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1829: pl. XXVI [26]
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1829). Icones algarum europaearum. Représentation d'algues européenes suive de celle des espèces exotiques les plus remarquables récemment découvertes. Vol. Fasc. 3 pp. xxi-xxx, pls 21-30. Leipsic [Leipzig]: Leopold Voss.
Type 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 umbilicalis Kützing.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), slashed into narrow divisions with tapering, pointed incisions (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 November 2001 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 23 March 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024