Dictyota papillosa J.V.Lamouroux ex C.Agardh, nom. inval. 1820
Publication Details
Dictyota papillosa J.V.Lamouroux ex C.Agardh, nom. inval. 1820: 135
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1820 '1821'). Species algarum rite cognitae, cum synonymis, differentiis specificis et descriptionibus succinctis. Volumen primum. Pars prima. pp. [i-iv], [1]-168. Lundae [Lund]: ex officina Berlingiana.
Request PDFPublication date: probably Jan-April 1820
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dictyota is Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Stilophora tenella (Esper) P.C.Silva.
Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), papillate, covered with papillae (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 February 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 October 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: nomen nudum included in synonymy of Zonaria papillosa C.Agardh (1820:135) and attributed to Lamouroux. De Clerck (2003) notes that this is based on specimens received from J.V.Lamouroux and published as Zonaria papillosa C. Agardh. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Taxonomic note
According to De Clerck (2003), Dictyota papillosa Lamouroux =?Stilophora tenella (Esper) Silva. =Stilophora papillosa (J.V. Lamouroux) J. Agardh ? - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 June 2025
