Cheilosporum palmatum (J.Ellis & Solander) Yendo 1902
Publication Details
Cheilosporum palmatum (J.Ellis & Solander) Yendo 1902: 192
Published in: Yendo, K. (1902). Enumeration of corallinaceous algae hitherto known from Japan. Botanical Magazine, Tokyo 16: 185-196.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cheilosporum is Cheilosporum sagittatum (J.V.Lamouroux) Areschoug.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Arthrocardia palmata (J.Ellis & Solander) J.E.Areschoug.
Basionym
Corallina palmata J.Ellis & Solander
Type Information
Type locality: "American Seas" (but thought to be South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 227) Notes: This type locality was first recorded by W.R. Taylor (1960: 411)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), lobed or divided in the manner of an outspread hand with the sinuses between the lobes pointing to the place of attachment (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 January 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 October 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 October 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
