Porphyra schizophylla Hollenberg 1943

Publication Details
Porphyra schizophylla Hollenberg 1943: 213, figs 6-7

Published in: Smith, G.M. & Hollenberg, G.J. (1943). On some Rhodophyceae from the Monterey Peninsula, California. American Journal of Botany 30(3): 211-223, 30 figs.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Wildemania schizophylla (Hollenberg) S.C.Lindstrom.

Source of Synonymy
Sutherland, J.E., Lindstrom, S.C., Nelson, W.A., Brodie, J., Lynch, M.D., Hwang, M.S., Choi, H.-G., Miyata, M., Kikuchi, N., Oliveira, M.C., Farr, T., Neefus, C., Mols-Mortensen, A. Milstein, D. & Müller, K.M. (2011). A new look at an ancient order: generic revision of the Bangiales (Rhodophyta). Journal of Phycology 47(5): 1131-1151.

Type Information
Type locality: Pescadero Point, Monterey Peninsula, California, U.S.A; (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 213) Type: G.J. Hollenberg (GJH 1914); 31 July 1939; High-level rocks; DS in UC; 306400 (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1141)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 14 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 08 December 2020

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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 December 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 June 2025