Callithamnion africanum Stegenga, Reddy, R.J.Anderson & Bolton 2020
Publication Details
Callithamnion africanum Stegenga, Reddy, R.J.Anderson & Bolton 2020: 142, figs 1-5, S1
Published in: Reddy, M.M., Stegenga, H., Anderson, R.J. & Bolton, J.J. (2020). An updated species inventory of Callithamnion sensu lato (Rhodophyta, Callithamniaceae) in South Africa, with the description of Callithamnion africanum sp. nov. Phytotaxa 461(3): 139-154, 8 figs, 1 table.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Callithamnion is Callithamnion corymbosum (Smith) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "SOUTH AFRICA. Western Cape: Platboom beach"; (Reddy & al. 2020: 142) Holotype: H. Stegenga; 10 September 1984; BOL; 218113 (Reddy & al. 2020: 142)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 October 2020 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 12 October 2020
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 October 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2024
