Punctaria caespitosa J.Agardh 1836
Publication Details
Punctaria caespitosa J.Agardh 1836: 14
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Punctaria is Punctaria plantaginea (Roth) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Petalonia fascia (O.F.Müller) Kuntze.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in patches or tufts, caespitose (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 June 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
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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 27 September 2022
