Chara fragilis Desvaux 1810
Publication Details
Chara fragilis Desvaux 1810: 137
Published in: Loiseleur Deslongschamps, J.L.A. (1810). Notice sur les plantes à ajouter à la flore de France (Flora Gallica) avec quelques corrections et observations. pp. 1-172, 21 pls. Paris: J.B. Sajou.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Chara is Chara vulgaris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chara globularis Thuiller.
Source of Synonymy
Langangen, A. (2007). Charophytes of the Nordic countries. pp. [1]-102, many figs and maps. Oslo: Saeculum ANS.
Type Information
Type locality: "Cette espèce se trouve dans les eaux stagnantes, aux environs de Paris."; (Loiseleur Deslongschamps 1810: 137)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fragile (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Created: 30 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 April 2020
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 April 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
