Plocamium coccineum var. australe J.Agardh 1852
Publication Details
Plocamium coccineum var. australe J.Agardh 1852
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Plocamium is Plocamium vulgare J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Plocamium secundatum (Kützing) Kützing.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), deep red, from scarlet to carmine and crimson (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 July 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 July 2011
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 July 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024