Chara denudata A.Braun 1843

Publication Details
Chara denudata A.Braun 1843: 5

Published in: Drège, J.F. (1843). Zwei pflanzengeographische Documente. Besondere Beigabe zur Flora 26: 1-230, folded map.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
South Africa: Stormbergen; (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), denuded, stripped, having the leaves or hairs worn off (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Similar Species
Chara contraria

Created: 01 September 2007 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 21 January 2022

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Nomenclatural note
Nomen, 1843 (INA) but 1849 [1848] Drège pl. cap. n.8847 also cited. - (21 January 2022) - G.M. Guiry

Distributional note
Chara denudata var. africana (Migula) Raam is found in South Africa - (28 May 2011)

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 January 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 May 2025

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