Rhodymenia pseudopalmata var. caroliniana W.R.Taylor 1960
Publication Details
Rhodymenia pseudopalmata var. caroliniana W.R.Taylor 1960: 485, 486, 634
Published in: Taylor, W.R. (1960). Marine algae of the eastern tropical and subtropical coasts of the Americas. pp. [i]-xi, 1-870, 14 figs, 80 pls. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhodymenia is Rhodymenia palmetta (Stackhouse) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhodymenia pseudopalmata (J.V.Lamouroux) P.C.Silva.
Source of Synonymy
Dawes, C.J. & Mathieson, A.C. (2008). The seaweeds of Florida. pp. [i]- viii, [1]-591, [592], pls I-LI. Gainesville, Florida: University Press of Florida.
Type Information
Type locality: Pawleys Island, South Carolina; (Taylor 1960: 634) Not specified: L. R. Gibbes; 1873; "Herbario Horti Botanici Neo-Eboracensis"; (Taylor 1960: 634)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), resembling [Palmaria] palmata (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 March 2008
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 March 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
