Ptilota californica var. concinna Harvey 1853

Publication Details
Ptilota californica var. concinna Harvey 1853: 222 (as 'Var. ß concinna')

Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1853). Nereis boreali-americana; or, contributions towards a history of the marine algae of the atlantic and pacific coasts of North America. Part II. Rhodospermeae. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge 5(5): [i-ii], [1]-258, pls XIII-XXXVI.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ptilota is Ptilota plumosa C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilota filicina J.Agardh.

Source of Synonymy
Bruce, M.G. & Saunders, G.W. (2016). A molecular-assisted investigation of diversity, biogeography and phylogenetic relationships for species of Neoptilota and Ptilota (Wrangeliaceae, Rhodophyta) reported along Canadian coasts. Phycologia 56(1): 36-53.

Type Information
Type locality: "Golden Gate, Capt. Pike." [California, U.S.A.]; (Harvey 1853: 222) Type: TCD; (Dixit 1941: 222)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to California (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 21 January 2016 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 06 February 2017

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Nomenclatural notes
Bruce & Saunders (2016: 44) cite the authority as Ruprecht ex Harvey. - (06 February 2017) - G.M. Guiry
Uncertain taxonomic placement. - (21 January 2016) - M.D. Guiry

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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025