Compsopogon prolificus Yadava & Kumano 1985
Publication Details
Compsopogon prolificus Yadava & Kumano 1985: 19, figs 1-7
Published in: Yadava, R.N. & Kumano, S. (1985). Compsopogon prolificus sp. nov. (Compsopogonaceae, Rhodophyta) from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh in India. Japanese Journal of Phycology 33: 13-30.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Compsopogon is Compsopogon caeruleus (Balbis ex C.Agardh) Montagne.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Compsopogon caeruleus (Balbis ex C.Agardh) Montagne.
Source of Synonymy
Necchi, O., Jr., Fo, A.S.G., Salomaki, E.D., West, J.A. Aboal, M. & Vis, M.L. (2013). Global sampling reveals low genetic diversity within Compsopogon (Compsopogonales, Rhodophyta). European Journal of Phycology 48(2): 152-162.
Type Information
Type locality: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India; (Yadava & Kumano 1985: 19) Holotype: Yadava; 15 May 1978; an outlet of a water channel from a tube-well; Herbarium of Botany Department, Allahabad University, India; D.C.P. No. 38 (Yadava & Kumano 1985: 19)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), producing offsets, bearing progeny as offshoots (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 19 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 August 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
