Ulva purpureoviolacea Roth, nom. rejic. 1788
Publication Details
Ulva purpureoviolacea Roth, nom. rejic. 1788: 524 (as 'purpureo-violacea')
Published in: Roth, A.W. (1788). Tentamen Florae Germanicae. Vol. 1 pp. xvi +560 +(561-568). Lipsiae (Leipzig): I.G. Müaut;lleriano.
Publication date: Feb-Apr 1788
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Brodie, J. & Irvine, L.M. (2003). Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1. Rhodophyta. Part 3B. Bangiophycidae. pp. i-xiii, 1-167, map. Andover: Intercept.
Type Information
Type locality: Ritzebüttel near Cuxhaven, Niedersachsen, Germany;
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 March 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 March 2017
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Nomenclatural note
Index Nominum Algarum notes 'purpureo violacea' has also been used for the specific epithet of this species. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 April 2025
