Nitella stellaris T.F.Allen 1896
Publication Details
Nitella stellaris T.F.Allen 1896: 534, pl. 285
Published in: Allen, T.F. (1896). New species of Nitella belonging to the monoecious Acuminata group, with a review of the allied species. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 23(12): 534-536, pl. 285, 286.
Publication date: 1896
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitella is Nitella opaca (C.Agardh ex Bruzelius) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), stellate, with narrow divisions radiating from the center like the rays of a star (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Description
Axea stouts, to 1200u in diameter
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 November 2011
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Anders Langangen in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 November 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2024