Rhabdonia racemosa J.Agardh 1892
Publication Details
Rhabdonia racemosa J.Agardh 1892: 116
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1892). Analecta algologica. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 28(6): 1-182, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Rhabdonia is Rhabdonia coccinea (Harvey) Harvey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amphiplexia racemosa (J.Agardh) Kraft.
Source of Synonymy
Kraft, G.T. (1977). Studies of marine algae in the lesser-known families of the Gigartinales (Rhodophyta). I. The Acrotylaceae. Australian Journal of Botany 25: 97-140, 18 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: "ad oras australes Novae Hollandiae" ; (Agardh 1892: 116) Holotype: Brooke; LD; Herb. Agardh 34452 (Kraft & Womersley 1994: 373) Notes: A type locality of Israelite Bay, Western Australia was recorded by Kraft (1977: 122).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with flowers borne in racemes.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 March 2020
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=15858
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 March 2025
