Ulva papillosa Linnaeus, nom. illeg. 1771
Publication Details
Ulva papillosa Linnaeus, nom. illeg. 1771: 311
Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1771). Mantissa plantarum altera Generum editionis VI., & Specierum editionis II. pp. [i-vi], [143] - 587 [588 = Addenda]. Holmiae [Stockholm]: impensis direct. Laurentii Salvii.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Eucheuma denticulatum (N.L.Burman) Collins & Hervey.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), papillate, covered with papillae (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 May 2023
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: unwarranted replacement name for Fucus muricatus S.G. Gmelin (Gmelin 1768: 111); Ulva papillosa is thus automatically typificed by the type of Fucus muricatus. - (30 March 2012) - M.D. Guiry
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Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 May 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 April 2025
