Desmotrichum undulatum (J.Agardh) Reinke 1889
Publication Details
Desmotrichum undulatum (J.Agardh) Reinke 1889: 57
Published in: Reinke, J. (1889). Algenflora der westlichen Ostsee deutschen Antheils. Eine systematisch-pflanzengeographische Studie. Bericht der Kommission zur Wissenschaftlichen Untersuchung der deutschen Meere in Kiel 6: [i-] iii-xi, 1-101, 8 figs, map.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Desmotrichum is Desmotrichum balticum Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Punctaria tenuissima (C.Agardh) Greville.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (1987). Seaweeds of the British Isles. Vol. 3. Fucophyceae (Phaeophyceae). Part 1. pp. [i]-x, [1]-359, 90 figs, 15 pls. London: British Museum (Natural History).
Basionym
Punctaria undulata J.Agardh
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), wavy.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 August 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2024
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Taxonomic note
See Fletcher (1987) for the synonymy between Desmotrichum undulatum and Punctaria tenuissima. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 April 2025
