Sphaerococcus setaceus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1868
Publication Details
Sphaerococcus setaceus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1868: 26, pl. 73: figs a, b
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1866). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. XVI pp. i-iii, 1-35, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Sphaerococcus is Sphaerococcus coronopifolius Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria edulis (S.G.Gmelin) P.C.Silva.
Source of Synonymy
Lyra, D. de M., Iha, C., Grassa, C.J., Cai, L., Zhang, H.G., Lane, C., Blouin, N., Oliveira, M.C., Nunes, J. M de C. & Davis, C.C. (2021). Phylogenomics, divergence time estimation and trait evolution provide a
new look into the Gracilariales (Rhodophyta). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 165(107294): [1-14], 4 figures.
Type Information
Type locality: Wagap, New Caledonia; (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 545) Holotype: Vieillard; L; 941,61-95 (barcode L 0194044) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 545) Notes: Holotype: Vieillard # 2028.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), bristle-like, setaceous (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 February 2006 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 September 2021
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Nomenclatural note
illegitimate: not Sphaerococcus setaceus J. Agardh ex Frauenfeld 1854 (INA; Lyra et al., 2015). - (28 May 2015) - G.M. Guiry
Taxonomic note
According to Millar & Prud'homme van Reine (2005: 546), this represents Gracilaria edulis (S. Gmelin) Silva (1952). According to Gurgel & Fredericq (2004), G. edulis is a synonym of Hydropuntia edulis (S.G. Gmelin) Gurgel & Fredericq 2004. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 September 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
