Staurastrum pulcherrimum J.A.Cushman 1905
Publication Details
Staurastrum pulcherrimum J.A.Cushman 1905: 264, pl. 64: fig. 14
Published in: Cushman, J.A. (1905). A contribution to the desmid flora of New Hampshire. Rhodora 7(84): 251-266, pl. 64.
Publication date: December 1905
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Staurastrum is Staurastrum paradoxum Meyen ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Staurastrum novae-caesareae var. pulcherrimum (J.A.Cushman) A.M.Scott & Grönblad.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very beautiful.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 March 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024