Nitophyllum crispum var. prolificans Zanardini 1874
Publication Details
Nitophyllum crispum var. prolificans Zanardini 1874: 498
Published in: Zanardini, G. (1874). Phyceae australicae novae vel minus cognitae. Flora 57: 486-490, 497-505.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Nitophyllum is Nitophyllum punctatum (Stackhouse) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitophyllum crispum (Kützing) J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: Georgetown, Tasmania; (Womersley 2003: 122) Type: Herb. Zanardini, Venice; (Womersley 2003: 122)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crisped, irregularly waved and twisted (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 September 2003 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 November 2017
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=61533
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 November 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024