Dictyota latifolia J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1894
Publication Details
Dictyota latifolia J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1894: 248-249
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 Dictyota nigricans J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: Victoria, Australia; (De Clerck 2003: 184) Lectotype: LD; 48755 (De Clerck 2003: 184) Notes: De Clerck (2003) notes that lectotypification was established by Womersley (1967: 215).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), broad-leaved (Stearn 1973).
Created: 01 June 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 December 2006
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 December 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
