Bostrychia terrestris (J.Agardh) Harvey ex Zanardini 1872
Publication Details
Bostrychia terrestris (J.Agardh) Harvey ex Zanardini 1872: 137
Published in: Zanardini, G. (1872). Phycearum indicarum pugillus a Cl. Eduardo Beccari ad Borneum, Sincapoore et Ceylanum annis MDCCCLXV-VI-VII collectarum quas cognitas determinavit, novasque descripsit iconibusque illustrare curavit Joannes Zanardini. Memorie del Reale Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti 17: 129-170, 12 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Bostrychia is Bostrychia scorpioides (Hudson) Montagne.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bostrychia tenella (J.V.Lamouroux) J.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Nam, K.W. & Kang, P.J. (2012). Algal flora of Korea. Volume 4, Number 4. Rhodophyta: Ceramiales: Rhodomelaceae: 18 genera including Herposiphonia. pp. [1-6], 1-178, figs 1-102. Incheon: National Institute of Biological Resources.
Basionym
Bostrychia tenella var. terrestris J.Agardh
Type Information
Type locality: Tonga; (Silva & al. 1996: 476)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing on the ground or soil, as opposed to rocks or trees (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 October 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 April 2025
