Cheilosporum africanum Manza 1937
Publication Details
Cheilosporum africanum Manza 1937: 570-571
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cheilosporum is Cheilosporum sagittatum (J.V.Lamouroux) Areschoug.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Jania prolifera (J.V.Lamouroux) J.H.Kim, Guiry & H.-G.Choi.
Type Information
Type locality: Still Bay, Cape Province, South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 229)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 20 June 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 18 February 2008
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 February 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
