Dictyota latifolia Suhr 1839
Publication Details
Dictyota latifolia Suhr 1839: 65, pl. 1: fig. 38
Published in: Suhr, J.N. v[on] (1839). Beiträge zur Algenkunde. Nr. 3. Flora 22(5): 65-75, figs 38-48 = pls I-IV.
Request PDFPublication date: 7 Feb 1839
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 Spatoglossum solieri (Chauvin ex Montagne) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: [Tangier] Tanger, Morocco; (De Clerck 2003: 184)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), broad-leaved (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 June 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 March 2019
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Taxonomic note
Synonymy (De Clerck (2003)) follows De Toni (1895: 248-249). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 June 2025
