Halimeda hederacea (E.S.Barton) Hilis-Colinvaux 1968
Current name:
Halimeda distorta (Yamada) Hillis-Colinvaux
Palau Islands, West PacificPalau International Coral Reef Center
Publication Details
Halimeda hederacea (E.S.Barton) Hilis-Colinvaux 1968: 30, 32, fig. 3; figs 6:1, 6:4-8
Published in: Hillis-Colinvaux, L.W. (1968). New species of Halimeda: a taxonomic reappraisal. Journal of Phycology 4: 20-35.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Halimeda is Halimeda tuna (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halimeda distorta (Yamada) Hillis-Colinvaux.
Source of Synonymy
Kooistra, W.H.C.F. & Verbruggen, H. (2005). Genetic patterns in the calcified tropical seaweeds Halimeda opuntia, H. distorta, H. hederacea and H. minima (Bryopsidales, Chlorophyta) provide insights in species boundaries and interoceanic dispersal. Journal of Phycology 41: 177-187.
Basionym
Halimeda opuntia f. hederacea Barton
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Tanah-Djampeah, Flores Sea, Indonesia; (Silva & al. 1996: 865) Lectotype (fide Colinvaux, 1968: 32): (INA 1996) Notes: Silva et al. recommend consulting Colinvaux (1968: 32) for further information regarding the type locality of this species.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ivy-like.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 September 2017
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Taxonomic note
South & Skelton (2003) cite this as a synonym of Halimeda copiosa Goreau & Graham 1967. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Distributional note
Kooistra & Verbruggen (2005: 179) record H. cf. hederacea from Hawaii, Philippines, French Polynesia and Indonesia. - (17 August 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 September 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 June 2025
