Vidalia pumila Sonder 1871
Publication Details
Vidalia pumila Sonder 1871: 50
Published in: Sonder, O.G. (1871). Die Algen des tropischen Australiens. Abhandlungen aus dem Gebiete der Naturwissenschaften herausgegeben von dem Naturwissenschaftlichen Verein in Hamburg 5(2): 33-74, pls I-VI.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Vidalia is Vidalia spiralis (J.V.Lamouroux) J.V.Lamouroux ex J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amansia pumila (Sonder) J.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Norris, R.E. (1988). Structure and reproduction of Amansia and Melanamansia gen nov. (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae) on the southeastern African coast. Journal of Phycology 24: 209-223, 35 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Cape York, Queensland, Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 527)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwarf.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 May 2007
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 May 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
