Punctaria hiemalis Kylin 1907
Publication Details
Punctaria hiemalis Kylin 1907: 70, fig. 17A, B; pl. 1: fig. 2
Published in: Kylin, H. (1907). Studien über die Algenflora der schwedischen Westküste. Akademische Abhandlung. pp. [i]-iv, 1-287, 7 pls. Upsala: K.W. Appelbergs Buchdruckeri.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Punctaria is Punctaria plantaginea (Roth) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Punctaria latifolia Greville.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pertaining to winter, also "hyemalis" (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 August 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2024
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Taxonomic note
According to Fletcher (1987) this species is a synonym of Punctaria latifolia Greville.
Guiry (1997) notes this species as a synonym of Punctaria crispata; see Fletcher (1987) - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 April 2025
