Iridaea australasica J.Agardh 1892
Publication Details
Iridaea australasica J.Agardh 1892: 60
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1892). Analecta algologica. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 28(6): 1-182, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Iridaea is Iridaea cordata (Turner) Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sarcothalia radula (Esper) Edyvane & Womersley.
Source of Synonymy
Edyvane, K.S. & Womersley, H.B.S. (1994). Family Gigartinaceae Kützing 1843: 389. In: The marine benthic flora of southern Australia. Rhodophyta - Part IIIA. (Womersley, H.B.S. Eds), pp. 285-314. Canberra:
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Port Phillip Heads, Victoria; (Edyvane & Womersley 1994: 293, 294) Lectotype (tetrasporangial): Wilson; 28 January 1891; Herb. Agardh, LD; 23184 (Edyvane & Womersley 1994: 294) Notes: Lectotype designated Edyvane & Womersley (1994: 293, 294).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), Pertaining to Australasia.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 July 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 02 July 2009
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 July 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
