Chara acicularis J.Wallman 1853
Publication Details
Chara acicularis J.Wallman 1853: 315
Published in: Wallman, J. (1853). Försök till en systematisk uppställning af växtfamiljen Characeae. pp. 1-103. Stockholm: P.A. Norstedt & Söner.
Request PDFPublication date: 1853
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chara baltica (Hartman) Bruzelius.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), acicular, i.e., narrow, stiff, pointed like a needle (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a brackish species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 January 2011
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Citing AlgaeBase
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 January 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
