Laurencia peninsularis Stegenga, Bolton & R.J.Anderson, nom. illeg. 1987
Publication Details
Laurencia peninsularis Stegenga, Bolton & R.J.Anderson, nom. illeg. 1987: 538 pl. 244: 5-6
Published in: Stegenga, H., Bolton, J.J. & Anderson, R.J. (1997). Seaweeds of the South African west coast. pp. [2] + 1-655. Cape Town: Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Laurencia is Laurencia obtusa (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Laurencia griseaviolacea M.J.Wynne.
Source of Synonymy
Wynne, M.J. (2017). Proposal of some nomenclatural adjustments. Notulae Algarum 21: 1-2.
Type Information
Type locality: Clovelly, Cape Peninsula, South Africa; (Stegenga, Bolton & Anderson 1997: 538) Holotype: H. Stegenga; 20 November 1990; epilith in wave-exposed intertidal; BOL; Stegenga Sa 2820 (Stegenga, Bolton & Anderson 1997: 538) Notes: Isotypes: Stegenga slides 1367-1369 (BOL).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 January 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 January 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024
