Porphyra hiemalis Kylin 1907
Publication Details
Porphyra hiemalis Kylin 1907: 112, pl. 3: fig. 2
Published in: Kylin, H. (1907). Studien über die Algenflora der schwedischen Westküste. Akademische Abhandlung. pp. [i]-iv, 1-287, 7 pls. Upsala: K.W. Appelbergs Buchdruckeri.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pyropia hiemalis (Kylin) Varela-Álvarez, Guiry & Serrão.
Source of Synonymy
Varela-Álvarez, E., Guiry, M.D. & Serrão, E.A. (2023). A taxonomic assessment of Pyropia hiemalis (Kylin) Varela-Álvarez, Guiry & Serrão, comb. nov. (Bangiaceae, Bangiophyceae). Cryptogamie, Algologie 44(5): 101-109, 3 figs, 4 tables.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Bohuslän (Lysekil, leg. Kjellman: Stora Varholmen, leg. Åkermark), Sweden; (Kylin 1907: 112) Lectotype (Stora Varholmen; designated by Varela-Álvarez & al. 106): UPS; Alg. Scan. Exsicc. no. 211 (Varela-Álvarez & al. 2023: 106) Notes: "Epitype. — Sweden. Amundon, 11.IV.98, Athanasios Athanasiadis, GALW 011329 (epi-, designated here, DBN!; GenBank[OP718627])." (Varela-Álvarez & al. 2023).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pertaining to winter, also "hyemalis" (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
