Schizothrix purpurascens Gomont 1892
Publication Details
Schizothrix purpurascens Gomont 1892: 320, pl. IX: figs 6-8
Published in: Gomont, M. (1892). Monographie des Oscillariées (Nostocacées homocystées). Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique, Série 7 15: 263-368, pls 6-14 [VI-XIV in text and expl. pl.].
Publication date: 1 January 1892
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Schizothrix is Schizothrix fuscescens Kutzing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Symplocastrum purpurascens (Gomont) Anagnostidis.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), purplish, becoming purple (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 24 January 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 19 February 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 February 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024