Padina reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1833
Publication Details
Padina reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1833: 398
Published in: Crouan, P.L. & Crouan, H.M. (1833). Sur le Padina reptans. Archives de Botanique, Paris 2: 398-399.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Padina is Padina pavonica (Linnaeus) Thivy.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cutleria multifida (Turner) Greville.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), creeping, prostrate and rooting; arching and then rooting (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 September 2012 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 November 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 November 2024
