Gelidium latifolium (Greville) Bornet 1883
Publication Details
Gelidium latifolium (Greville) Bornet 1883: 192, fig. 83 d
Published in: Hauck, F. (1883). Die Meeresalgen Deutschlands und Österreichs. In: Kryptogamen-Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. Zweite Auflage. (Rabenhorst, L. Eds) Vol. 2, pp. 113-320. Leipzig: Eduard Kummer.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gelidium spinosum (S.G.Gmelin) P.C.Silva.
Basionym
Gelidium corneum var. latifolium Greville
Type Information
Lectotype locality: E. Devon (Sidmouth); (Dixon & Irvine 1977: 127) Lectotype: sheet with a single speciemen from Sidmouth: E; (Dixon & Irvine 1977: 139) Notes: Syntypes: 'Trevone Bay, Cornwall, and Waldon rocks, Torbay, Mrs. Griffiths. Sidmouth and Torquay'.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), broad-leaved (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Description
Cartilaginous, crimson to purplish red, 20-60 mm long. Main axes distinctly flattened, often narrower at base, ultimate branches short, often opposite, spine-like or spathulate.
Habitat
Pools in lower intertidal and subtidal, generally in shaded situations, southern and western shores, frequent.
Key Characteristics
Pinnate branching, lower-intertidal and subtidal low-light habitats, and distinctly flattened main axis.
Similar Species
Gelidium pulchellum which does not have distinctly flattened main axes and occurs higher on the shore.
Created: 30 March 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 August 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 August 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
