Ulva proliferoides L.G.Kraft, Kraft & R.F.Waller 2010

Publication Details
Ulva proliferoides L.G.Kraft, Kraft & R.F.Waller 2010: 1274, fig. 9

Published in: Kraft, L.G., Kraft, G.T. & Waller, R.F. (2010). Investigations into southern Australian Ulva (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) taxonomy and molecular phylogeny indicate both cosmopolitanism and endemic cryptic species. Journal of Phycology 46(6): 1257-1277, 10 figs, 1 table.

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Publication date: 2010

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulva howensis (A.H.S.Lucas) Kraft.

Source of Synonymy
Kirkendale, L., Saunders, G.W. & Winberg, P. (2013). A molecular survey of Ulva (Chlorophyta) in temperate Australia reveals enhanced levels of cosmopolitanism. Journal of Phycology 49(1): 69-81.

Type Information
Holotype locality: Lighthouse Reef, Point Lonsdale, Victoria; (Kraft, Kraft & Waller: 1274) Holotype (fig. 9A): S. Gould, C. Jackson, J. Ackland & L. Kraft; -50 cm on a midintertidal calcarenite reef flat; MELU; KA032 (Kraft, Kraft & Waller: 1274)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 25 January 2011 by G.M. Guiry.

Last updated: 26 September 2020

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Taxonomic note
see note for U. howensis. - (15 May 2013) - G.M. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 September 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 July 2025