Chara canescens f. globosus Langangen, Koistinen & Blindow 2002
Publication Details
Chara canescens f. globosus Langangen, Koistinen & Blindow 2002: 32, fig. 22
Published in: Langangen, A., Koistinen, M. & Blindow, I. (2002). The charophytes of Finland. Memoranda Societatis pro Fauna et Flora Fennica 78: 17-48, 32 figs, 3 tables.
Publication date: 2002
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Nauvo, Seili [Finland]; (Langangen et. al. 2002: 32) Holotype: O. Ravanko; 2.8.1991; TUR; A4182 (Langangen et. al. 2002: 32)
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), becoming white; applied to plants covered with greyish-white pubescence.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 14 January 2020 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 January 2020
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Taxonomic note
"A special form with swollen ecorticated end cells have been collected from three localities [in Finland]." - (14 January 2020) - M.D. Guiry
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=174747
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 January 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 June 2025
