Ascophyllum nodosum var. furcatum (Areschoug) Reinke 1892
Publication Details
Ascophyllum nodosum var. furcatum (Areschoug) Reinke 1892: 8
Published in: Reinke, J. (1892). Über Gaste der Ostserflors. Berichte der deutsche botanischen Gesellschaft 10: 4-12.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ascophyllum is Ascophylla laevigata Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ascophyllum nodosum (Linnaeus) Le Jolis.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Basionym
Halicoccus nodosus var. furcatus Areschoug
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), knotted, knobbly (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 January 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 May 2025
