Chara filiformis Hertzsch 1855
Publication Details
Chara filiformis Hertzsch 1855: 81
Published in: [Hertzsch, H.] (1855). Zur Chara filiformis Hertzsch. Rabenh. Algen Nr. 478. Hedwigia 1(12): 81-82, no figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Angermünde, im Paarstein-See [Brandenburg, Germany]; (Arbeitsgruppe Armleuchteralgen Deutschland 2015: 292) Lectotype (designated by Raam in Armleuchteralgen, Characeen Deuschlands 2016: 292): H. Hertzsch; ohne Datum; L; left specimen (Arbeitsgruppe Armleuchteralgen Deutschland 2015: 292)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thread-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 17 October 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 10 January 2025
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Nomenclatural note
Incorrectly and persistently listed by authors as "Chara filiformis A. Braun in Hertzsch" and "Chara filiformis Hertzsch ex A. Braun in [Hertzsch]", both of which are incorrect as the name suggested by Braun was "Chara jubata" and later published by Kützing (1857: 19) under this name. - (24 April 2020) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 January 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 March 2025
