Chara capitata S.Elliott ex A.Braun, nom. inval. 1844
Publication Details
Chara capitata S.Elliott ex A.Braun, nom. inval. 1844: 93
Published in: Braun, A. (1844). A brief notice of the Charae of North America. The American Journal of Science and Arts 46: 92-93 .
Publication date: 1844
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitella capitellata A.Braun .
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with a knob-like head or tip (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 18 April 2010 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 April 2022
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Citing AlgaeBase
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
