Gigartina convoluta Areschoug ex J.Agardh 1899
Publication Details
Gigartina convoluta Areschoug ex J.Agardh 1899: 32
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1899). Analecta algologica, Continuatio V. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 35(4): 1-160, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gigartina is Gigartina pistillata (S.G.Gmelin) Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mazzaella convoluta (Areschoug ex J.Agardh) Hommersand.
Source of Synonymy
Hommersand, M.H., Guiry, M.D., Fredericq, S. & Leister, G.L. (1993). New perspectives in the taxonomy of the Gigartinaceae (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta). Proceedings of the International Seaweed Symposium 14: 105-120, 41 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Cape of Good Hope ; (INA 1996) Type: Areschoug 52; (INA 1996) Notes: Isotype: LD (Hommersand et al. 1993: 112).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 July 2009
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 July 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 June 2025
