Hypnea musciformis var. muscoides Harvey 1834
Publication Details
Hypnea musciformis var. muscoides Harvey 1834: 154
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.
Request PDFType 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 esperi Bory.
Type Information
Type locality: Mauritius; (Silva & al. 1996: 298)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), moss-like.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 March 2007
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 March 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 July 2025
