Porphyra pulchra Hollenberg 1943
Publication Details
Porphyra pulchra Hollenberg 1943: 213, figs 11, 12
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.
Request PDFType 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 Pyropia pulchra (Hollenberg) S.C.Lindstrom & Hughey.
Type Information
Type locality: Moss Beach, Monterey Peninsula, California, USA; (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 215) Type: Hollenberg 2890; "Epiphytic on leaves of Phyllospadix cast ashore..."; UC; 2036529 (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 215) Notes: The type is illustrated by Lindstrom & Hughey (2016: fig. 1). The holotype is given as Hollenberg 2980 in Lindstrom & Hughey (2016: 282) but as 2890 in Hollenberg in Smith & Hollenberg (1943: 215).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, fair, pretty.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 November 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 November 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
