Staurastrum digitatum G.S.West 1909
Publication Details
Staurastrum digitatum G.S.West 1909: 66, pl. 5: figs 11, 12
Published in: West, G. S. (1909). The algae of the Yan Yean Reservoir, Victoria: a biological and ecological study. Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany 39: 1-88.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Staurastrum is Staurastrum paradoxum Meyen ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum aureolatum Playfair.
Source of Synonymy
Kenins, A. & Bruhl, J.J. (2022). Taxonomy and ecology of Sphagnum-associated desmids from the New England Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. Telopea 25: 391-462, 37 figs, 9 tables.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), digitate, with leaflets radiating from tip of leaf-stalk (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 January 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 January 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 June 2025
