Fucus ornatus Linnaeus 1771
Publication Details
Fucus ornatus Linnaeus 1771: 312
Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1771). Mantissa plantarum altera Generum editionis VI., & Specierum editionis II. pp. [i-vi], [143] - 587 [588 = Addenda]. Holmiae [Stockholm]: impensis direct. Laurentii Salvii.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gelidium vittatum (Linnaeus) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Papenfuss, G.F. (1951). Notes on South African marine algae III. J. S. Afr. Bot. 17: 167-188.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), furnished, equipped, embellished, adorned (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 November 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 April 2025
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 April 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 June 2025
