Giffordia padinae Buffham 1893
Publication Details
Giffordia padinae Buffham 1893: 88, pl. 185: figs. 5-7 (as 'Padinae')
Published in: Buffham, T.H. (1893). Algological notes. Grevillea 21: 86-93, pl. 185.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Giffordia is Giffordia secunda (Kützing) Batters.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Feldmannia padinae (Buffham) Hamel.
Source of Synonymy
Hamel, G. (1939). Sur la classification des Ectocarpales. Botaniska Notiser 1939: 65-70.
Type Information
Type locality: "Sidmouth" [South Devon, England]; (Buffham 1893: 88) Type: Buffham; Sept 1891; "growing on the lower part of Padina Pavonia"; BM?; (Buffham 1893: 88)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), on or in Padina.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 March 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
