Colpomenia capensis Levring 1938
Publication Details
Colpomenia capensis Levring 1938: 20-21, fig. 9, pl. IV [4]: fig. 13
Published in: Levring, T. (1938). Verzeichnis einiger Chlorophyceen und Phaeophyceen von Südafrika. Lunds Universitets Årsskrift, Ny Följd, Andra Afdelningen 34(9): 1-25, 10 figs, pls I-IV.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Colpomenia is Colpomenia sinuosa (Mertens ex Roth) Derbès & Solier.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Iyengaria stellata (Børgesen) Børgesen.
Type Information
Type locality: False Bay, South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 632)
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: 01 October 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 January 2022
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=20619
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 January 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
