Hypnea musciformis var. intricata Harvey 1834
Publication Details
Hypnea musciformis var. intricata Harvey 1834: 154
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1834). Notice of a collection of algae, communicated to Dr. Hooker by the late Mrs. Charles Telfair, from "Cap Malheureux", in the Mauritius; with descriptions of some new and little known species. Journal of Botany [Hooker] 1: 147-157, pls CXXV, CXXVI.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Hypnea is Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Mauritius; (Silva & al. 1996: 302)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), moss-like.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 January 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 March 2007
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 March 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 May 2024