Porphyra elongata Kylin 1907
Publication Details
Porphyra elongata Kylin 1907: 110, pl. 3: fig. 1
Published in: Kylin, H. (1907). Studien über die Algenflora der schwedischen Westküste. Akademische Abhandlung. pp. [i]-iv, 1-287, 7 pls. Upsala: K.W. Appelbergs Buchdruckeri.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Neopyropia elongata (Kylin) L.-E.Yang & J.Brodie.
Source of Synonymy
Sutherland, J.E., Lindstrom, S.C., Nelson, W.A., Brodie, J., Lynch, M.D., Hwang, M.S., Choi, H.-G., Miyata, M., Kikuchi, N., Oliveira, M.C., Farr, T., Neefus, C., Mols-Mortensen, A. Milstein, D. & Müller, K.M. (2011). A new look at an ancient order: generic revision of the Bangiales (Rhodophyta). Journal of Phycology 47(5): 1131-1151.
Type Information
Type locality: Sweden: Bohuslän: Koster; Fiskebäckskii; (INA 1996) Lectotype (fide Neefus & Brodie, 2009): Kylin; 21.vii.1905; UPS; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), elongated (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 April 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Intended as a combination for Porphyra laciniata var. elongata Areschoug, an invalid name. - (21 November 2014) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 July 2025
