Cheilosporum multifidum (Kützing) Yendo 1902
Publication Details
Cheilosporum multifidum (Kützing) Yendo 1902: 193
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cheilosporum is Cheilosporum sagittatum (J.V.Lamouroux) Areschoug.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cheilosporum cultratum subsp. multifidum (Kützing) H.W.Johansen.
Basionym
Amphiroa multifida Kützing
Type Information
Type locality: Cape of Good Hope; (Silva & al. 1996: 228)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), cleft into many parts (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 June 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
