Halymenia fastigiata J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1849
Publication Details
Halymenia fastigiata J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1849: 86
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1849). Algolosgiska bidrag. Öfversigt af Kongl. Vetenskaps-Adademiens Förhandlingar, Stockholm 6: 79-89.
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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.
Source of Synonymy
Cormaci, M., Furnari, G. & Alongi, G. (2021). Flora marina bentonica del Mediterraneo: Rhodophyta - Rhodymeniophycidae II. Halymeniales, Nemastomatales, Peyssonneliales, Plocamiales, Rhodymeniales, Sebdeniales. Bollettino dell'Accademia Gioenia di Scienze Naturali di Catania 54(384): 9-342.
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 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 December 1997 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 August 2021
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: priority for Halymenia fastigiata Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1825. - (07 January 2011) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 August 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 July 2025
