Gigartina nitens J.Agardh 1899
Publication Details
Gigartina nitens J.Agardh 1899: 40
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1899). Analecta algologica, Continuatio V. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 35(4): 1-160, 3 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gigartina is Gigartina pistillata (S.G.Gmelin) Stackhouse.
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
Type locality: Port Phillip Heads, Victoria, Australia; (Edyvane & Womersley 1994: 294) Lectotype: LD; herb. Agardh 23939 (cystocarpic) (Edyvane & Womersley 1994: 294) Notes: Lectotype selected by Edyvane & Womersley (1994: 294); probably collected by Wilson, 30.i.1883.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), shining, gleaming (Dawes & Mathieson 2008).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 July 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 12 August 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 August 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 July 2025