Lophosiphonia capensis (Kylin) R.E.Norris 1992
Current name:
Falkenbergiella capensis Kylin
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Publication Details
Lophosiphonia capensis (Kylin) R.E.Norris 1992: 68
Published in: Norris, R.E. (1992). Ceramiales (Rhodophyceae) genera new to South Africa, including new species of Womersleyella and Herposiphonia. South African Journal of Botany 58: 65-76, 32 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lophosiphonia is Lophosiphonia obscura (C.Agardh) Falkenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Falkenbergiella capensis Kylin.
Basionym
Falkenbergiella capensis Kylin
Type Information
Type locality: False Bay, Cape Province, South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 525)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pertaining to the Cape, usually the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 September 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 April 2022
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 10 June 2023
