Polyphacum intermedium J.Agardh 1892
Publication Details
Polyphacum intermedium J.Agardh 1892: 175
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.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Polyphacum is Polyphacum proliferum (J.V.Lamouroux) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Osmundaria prolifera J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Womersley, H.B.S. (2003). The marine benthic flora of southern Australia - Part IIID Ceramiales - Delesseriaceae, Sarcomeniaceae, Rhodomelaceae. pp. [1]-533, 226 figs, 2 pls. Canberra & Adelaide: Australian Biological Resources Study & State Herbarium of South Australia.
Type Information
Type locality: Champion Bay, Western Australia; (Womersley 2003: 407) Type: Herb. Agardh, LD; 42899 (Womersley 2003: 407)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), intermediate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 March 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 February 2009
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Nomenclatural note
According to Womersley (2003: 401, 406), Polyphacum intermedium J. Agardh 1892 is a synonym of Epiglossum smithiae (Hooker & Harvey) Kützing 1849 and of Osmundaria prolifera Lamouroux 1813. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 February 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
