Porphyra vulgaris C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1827
Publication Details
Porphyra vulgaris C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1827: 642
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1827). Neue Gattungen und Arten von Algen. Flora 10(41): 641-646.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Brodie, J. & Irvine, L.M. (2003). Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1. Rhodophyta. Part 3B. Bangiophycidae. pp. i-xiii, 1-167, map. Andover: Intercept.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common, general, ordinary (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 May 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 March 2017
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: unwarranted change of epithet, superfluous (fide INA). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 June 2025
