Chara vulgaris var. rabenhorstii (A.Braun) Raam, nom. inval. 2010
Publication Details
Chara vulgaris var. rabenhorstii (A.Braun) Raam, nom. inval. 2010
Published in: Raam, J.C van (2010). R.D. Wood's "Synopsis of the Characeae" adapted and modified. CD, privately distributed by the author in anticipation of publication..
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 rabenhorstii A.Braun.
Basionym
Chara rabenhorstii A.Braun
Type Information
Italy: Lago S. Egidio (im Promotorio del Gargano); Isotype: L. Rabenhorst; 1847; L;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common, general, ordinary (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Key Characteristics
Have irregularly ecorticate branchlets
Similar Species
Chara inconnexa. Large example of Chara vulgaris.
Created: 25 October 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 29 September 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 September 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024