Gelidium arborescens N.L.Gardner 1927
Publication Details
Gelidium arborescens N.L.Gardner 1927: 276, pl. 42
Published in: Gardner, N.L. (1927). New species of Gelidium on the Pacific coast of North America. University of California Publications in Botany 13: 273-318, pls 36-54.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Carmel Bay, Monterey County, California; (Gardner 1927: 276) Type: W.A. Setchell; May; Growing in sublittoral belt; Herb. Univ. Calif.; 93582 (Gardner 1927: 276)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), tree-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 September 2007
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Taxonomic note
Gabrielson, Widdowson & Lindstrom (2004, 117, footnote): "As noted by Abbott & Hollenber (1976), this species is doubtfully distinct from G. purpurascens and needs study." - (17 August 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 September 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
