Microcoleus terrestris Engler, nom. inval. 1892
Publication Details
Microcoleus terrestris Engler, nom. inval. 1892: 4
Published in: Engler, A. (1892). Syllabus der Vorlesungen über specielle und medicinisch-pharmaceutische Botanik. Eine Uebersicht über das gesammte Pflanzensystem mit Berücksichtigung der Medicinal- und Nutzpflanzen. Grosse Ausgabe. pp. i-xxiii, 1-184. Berlin: Gebrüder Borntraeger.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Microcoleus is Microcoleus vaginatus Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Microcoleus vaginatus Gomont.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing on the ground or soil, as opposed to rocks or trees (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 November 2019 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 November 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024