Letterstedtia petiolata J.Agardh 1883
Publication Details
Letterstedtia petiolata J.Agardh 1883: 176-177, pl. IV: figs. 123, 124
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1883). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Tredje afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 19(2): 1-177, IV pls.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Letterstedtia is Letterstedtia insignis Areschoug.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulva rigida C.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 751) Notes: Silva et al. recommend consulting Womersley (1956: 354) for further information regarding the type locality of this species.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), petioled.
Created: 30 April 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
