Wigghia elegans W.H.Harvey 1838
Publication Details
Wigghia elegans W.H.Harvey 1838: 366, adnot
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1838). The genera of South African plants, arranged according to the natural system. pp. [i]-lxvi, [i]-429. Cape Town: A. S. Robertson, 21, Heeregracht.
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Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Wigghia.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Naccaria wiggii (Turner) Endlicher ex J.Agardh.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 November 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 November 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
