Gelidium corneum var. luxurians P.L.Crouan & H.M.Crouan 1851
Publication Details
Gelidium corneum var. luxurians P.L.Crouan & H.M.Crouan 1851: no. 2107
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gelidium latifolium var. luxurians (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Feldmann & Hamel.
Source of Synonymy
Feldmann, J. & Hamel, G. (1936). Floridées de France VII. Gélidiales. Revue Algologique 9: 85-140, 36 figs, 5 pls [2-6].
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), horny, hard and close-textured but not brittle (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 March 2020 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 March 2020
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Nomenclatural note
Plantes Cryptogames du nord de la France No. 2107 - (09 March 2020) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 July 2025
