Hypnea musciformis var. divaricata (C.Agardh) Harvey 1834

Publication Details
Hypnea musciformis var. divaricata (C.Agardh) Harvey 1834: 153

Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1834). Notice of a collection of algae, communicated to Dr. Hooker by the late Mrs. Charles Telfair, from "Cap Malheureux", in the Mauritius; with descriptions of some new and little known species. Journal of Botany [Hooker] 1: 147-157, pls CXXV, CXXVI.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Hypnea is Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hypnea divaricata (C.Agardh) Greville.

Basionym
Sphaerococcus divaricatus C.Agardh

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), moss-like.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 24 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 23 April 2025

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Taxonomic note
See Comments at INA. - (05 May 2025) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 April 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 July 2025

 
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