Ulva defracta Velley 1796
Publication Details
Ulva defracta Velley 1796: 124, pl. XVIII
Published in: Withering, W. (1796). An arrangement of British plants; according to the latest improvements of the Linnaean system. To which is prefixed, an easy introduction to the study of botany. Illustrated by copper plates. The third edition, in four volumes. Vol. IV pp. [i-iii], [i]-418 [p. 418 in some copies err. numbered 420], pls XVII, XVIII, XXXI [sic]. Birmingham & London: Printed for the Author, by M. Swinney; Sold by C.G. & J. Robinson [etc.].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Helminthonema defractum (Velley) Kützing.
Type Information
Type locality: "Low water, Beach at Weymouth, Mr. Velley"; (Withering 1796: 124)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 August 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 August 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
