Gelidium grubbae K.-C.Fan 1961
Publication Details
Gelidium grubbae K.-C.Fan 1961: 247, figs 2, 3
Published in: Fan, K.-C. (1961). Two new species of Gelidium from China. Botanica Marina 2: 247-248, 3 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gelidium vagum Okamura.
Source of Synonymy
Zhang, J.F. & Xia, E. (1988). Chinese species of Gelidium Lamouroux and other Gelidiales (Rhodophyta) with key, list and distribution of common species.. In: Taxonomy of economic seaweeds with reference to some Pacific and Caribbean species. (Abbott, I.A. Eds) Vol.2, pp. 109-113. California Sea Grant College Program.
Type Information
Type locality: "CHINA: SHANTUNG PROVINCE: Weihaiwei, Shan-ho"; (Fan 1961: 247) Type: T.S. Sie; 19 vii 1926; UC; 442864 (cystocarpis) (Fan 1961: 247)
Eponomy
Named for Violet M. Grubb, British phycologist.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 January 2003 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 11 January 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 January 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 July 2025
