Chara pilifera C.Agardh 1824
Publication Details
Chara pilifera C.Agardh 1824: xxviii
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1824). Systema algarum. pp. [i]-xxxvii, [1]-312. Lundae [Lund]: Literis Berlingianis [Berling].
Publication date: probably September 1824
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 virgata Kützing.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bearing hairs (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 21 September 2010 by Anders Langangen.
Last updated: 22 March 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 March 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 November 2024