Delesseria oppositifolium Harvey 1855
Publication Details
Delesseria oppositifolium Harvey 1855: 239
Published in: Hooker, J.D. (1855). The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the years 1839-1843, under the command of Captain Sir James Clark Ross, Kt., R.N., F.R.S. & L.S., etc. Flora Novae-Zelandiae. Part 2. Flowerless plants. Published under the authority of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. pp. 161-378, pls 111-130. London: Lovell Reeve, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Delesseria is Delesseria sanguinea (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Apoglossum oppositifolium (Harvey) J.Agardh.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with opposite leaves.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 August 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 August 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024