Halophila ovalis subsp. ramamurthiana K.Ravikumar & R.Ganesan 1990
Publication Details
Halophila ovalis subsp. ramamurthiana K.Ravikumar & R.Ganesan 1990: 351
Published in: Ravikumar, K. & Ganesan, R. (1990). A new subspecies of Halophila ovalis (R.Br.) J.D. Hook. (Hydrocharitaceae) from the eastern coast of Peninsular India. Aquatic Botany 36(4): 351-358, 4 figures, 1 table.
Request PDFPublication date: April 1990
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Halophila is Halophila madagascarensis Steudel ex Doty & B.C.Stone.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halophila ramamurthiana (K.Ravikumar & R.Ganesan) J.Kuo.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1983).
Created: 28 August 2021 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Last updated: 28 August 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 August 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 June 2025
