Chara hedwigii C.Agardh 1824
Publication Details
Chara hedwigii C.Agardh 1824: 7, 21
Published in: Bruzelius, A. (1824). Observationes in genus Charae, quae venia ampliss. Ord. Philos. Lund, respondente Eberhard Liljevalch. [Dissertation]. pp. [1]-24. Londini Gothorum: Ex Officina Berlingiana.
Publication date: February
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chara globularis var. hedwigii (C.Agardh ex Bruzelius) J.S.Zaneveld.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Key Characteristics
Robust form with stem diameter up to 800 um (normally 500um).
Created: 15 December 2009 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 February 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 February 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024