Porphyra miniata var. amplissima (Kjellman) Rosenvinge 1893

Publication Details
Porphyra miniata var. amplissima (Kjellman) Rosenvinge 1893: 827

Published in: Rosenvinge, L.K. (1893). Grønlands Havalger. Meddelelser om Grønland 3: 763-981, 57 figs, 2 pls.

Request PDF

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Wildemania amplissima (Kjellman) Foslie.

Basionym
Diploderma amplissimum Kjellman

Type Information
Type locality: Maasö, Norway; (Lindstrom & Cole 1992: 1362) Lectotype: F.R. Kjellman; July-August 1876; UPS; (Lindstrom & Cole 1992: 1362)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), saturn-red, flame-scarlet; literally, ‘painted with red lead’ (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 02 April 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 28 July 2017

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Loading synonyms...
Loading notes...
Loading common names...
Loading distribution...
Loading references...
Loading bibliographical references...
Loading culture providers...

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=18111

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 July 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
Currently in AlgaeBase: