Caulerpa obscura Sonder 1845
Current name:
Caulerpa obscura Sonder
Cape Peron, Western AustraliaJ.M. Huisman
Publication Details
Caulerpa obscura Sonder 1845: 50
Published in: Sonder, G. (1845). Nova algarum genera et species, quas in itinere ad oras occidentales Novae Hollandiae, collegit L. Priess, Ph. Dr. Botanische Zeitung 3(4): 49-57.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Western Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 827) Type: Preiss; (Womersley 1984: 265) Notes: Not located in MEL (Womersley, 1984: 265).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dark, shady, indisctinct (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 20 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 May 2024
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=21429
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 June 2025
