Halymenia fastigiata J.Agardh, nom. illeg.
Publication details
Halymenia fastigiata J.Agardh 1849: 86, nom. illeg.
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1849). Algolosgiska bidrag. Öfversigt af Kongl. Vetenskaps-Adademiens Förhandlingar, Stockholm 6: 79-89.
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Type species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Halymenia is Halymenia floresii (Clemente) C.Agardh.
Status of name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halymenia elongata C.Agardh
Origin of species name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1973).
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
Nomenclatural notes
Illegitimate: priority for Halymenia fastigiata Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1825. - (7 Jan 2011) - M.D. Guiry
General environment
This is a marine species.
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Key references
Zanardini, G. (1873). Scelta di Ficee nuove o più rare dei mari Mediterraneo ed Adriatico. (Decade XII). Memorie del Reale Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti 17(3): [427]-460, pls LXXXIX-XCVI.
Created: 15 December 1997 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 25 August 2015 by M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2019.
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