Porphyrosiphon splendidus (Gomont) Drouet 1968
Publication Details
Porphyrosiphon splendidus (Gomont) Drouet 1968: 166, fig. 80
Published in: Drouet, F. (1968). Revision of the classification of the Oscillatoriaceae. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Monograph 15: i-vi, 1-370, 131 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Porphyrosiphon is Porphyrosiphon notarisii Kützing ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Geitlerinema splendidum (Gomont) Anagnostidis.
Source of Synonymy
Komárek, J. & Anagnostidis, K. (2005). Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. Cyanoprokaryota. Oscillatoriales. Vol. 19/2 pp. 759, 1010 figures. München: Elsevier Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.
Basionym
Oscillatoria splendida Greville ex Gomont
Type Information
Type locality: Edinburgh, Scotland; (Drouet 1968: 166) Type: in heather, Botanic Gardens; E (in Herbarium Greville); Notes: Type locality: "tubs of water in the stove of the Botanic garden" (INA).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 July 2023
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=30306
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
